Cuti Romero explained why the goal in the World Cup final screamed in Mbappé’s face

This Tuesday 18 marks a month of the historic milestone of Argentina national team in Arab lands, where he obtained the Qatar World Cup 2022imprinting the third star on the shield of the AFA. Gradually, but not much, the euphoria begins to subside. And the players begin to provide testimonials and details on the development of the tournament that consecrated the team led by Lionel Messi.

Now he was the speaker Cristian Cuti Romero, in an interview with DS Sports Radio. And he explained one of the photos that trended during the final: his celebration in the face of Mbappé in the 3-2 part of the match. He also expressed his feelings about the triumph, the renewal of Scaloni and the welcome of the players in Argentina, among other topics.

El Cuti has put Argentine fans in the pocket for his good performances with the national team since coaching Lionel Scaloni summoned him to be part of the trial in Albicelestial. In a short time it was confirmed among the undisputed titles and was a point of reference in the world, where he was crowned champion. Known for his way of understanding the game and the passionate way he lives football, he has won people’s hearts.

Something that fueled this back and forth with the fans was a photo showing the defender celebrating Messi’s second goal, in extra time of the match, which gave him the partial lead. There, cameras captured the moment Romero celebrates Mbappé’s goal, with whom there has been a rivalry generated after some controversial statements by the attacker. The cuteexplained the situation.

“I yelled the goal in Mbappé’s face, because Enzo (Fernández) had spoken to him and treated him very badly. Then it occurred to me to celebrate Leo’s goal in the face,” explained the Cordovan centre-back who emerged in Belgrano de Córdoba.

The goal was a relief but then came Mbappé’s equalizer and suffering penalties, which Cuti still seems unfair.

“We did well against France, It’s amazing what we played that game“, said the footballer. And he added: “They scored us 2 goals, but we deserved to win itIn the end, the national team won the Cup thanks to his spot kick, a penalty that Cuti chose not to see.

“I saw Leo’s penalty, it was the only one I saw. Then I did not see more sanctions, why I was on my knees, praying”, said the 24-year-old footballer.

Unlike world champion coach Lionel Scaloni, who said in an interview for Spanish media on Monday that he had never seen the final against France again, Romero can’t get it out of his head: “I see the final every day, ah”.

La Scaloneta, a family

There is something special about the Argentina national team. It seems that there are no cracks in the relationship and cute Romero underlines this placid period that the team is going through, with three official titles (Copa América, Finalissima and World Cup).

“In the national team I saw a group destined to do anything to reach the goal”quoted the Cordovan defender who currently plays for Tottenham in England.

In addition to the union on the pitch, the process initiated by Santa Fe coach Lionel Scaloni, after the failed trial of Jorge Sampaoli to technical direction, the team is strong indoors and has made it clear that it is ready to continue. “We want to continue as a group, forming and creating for everything to come”he quoted.

Messi, the humble referent

Despite being a world soccer star considered by many to be the best in history, Lionel Messi he maintains a humility which is reflected in every action to which he is exposed. And this is noteworthy, like cute He did so in the interview underlining his presence as a protagonist in the youth squad of the Argentina national team.

“He has a simplicity and humility in everyday life and this makes him bigger”Romero mentioned living together with the star when they reunite to wear the Sky blue and white. But in addition he knows the football plus that having the player in the squad gives for what he has achieved in his career and, also, for the brilliant news that he keeps at 35 years old.

“As far as football is concerned, we know what Messi represents, for me and for many it is the greatest in history“said the footballer,

The historic welcome after the feat

After landing on Argentine land, already with Messi next to the trophy descending the stairs of the plane that transferred them from the Arab lands to Argentine territory, a crowd welcomed the team in the streets of Buenos Aires and also near the Ezeiza airport.

“When we arrived in Argentina we couldn’t believe it was 4am and the amount of people therethe same in the caravan”, he recounted and added about the massive mobilization that took place in Buenos Aires, where it is estimated that there were about 5 million people in the square: “Seeing that union in our city is a huge joy”.

To repay that show of gratitude from the fans, the players plan to play inland in one of two friendlies likely to be played in March. “As a group we want to play in the countrysidehe has declared. And he added, “If you tell me, I would like to play in Córdoba”.

The bank in Scaloni

Cristian Romero was one of the big bets Scaloni trusted when he took charge of the national team and the defender worked for Atalanta in Italy. Now the coach’s continuity is in doubt given that his signature is not stamped on the contract renewal. With one sentence, Romero was clear.

“If it were up to me, I’ll sign the contract with Scaloni for life”, the player quoted firmly. Scaloni confirmed that in the next few days he will travel to Argentina and will try to reach an agreement with the president of the AFA, Claudio Tapia.

“We are to die for with him and he is the best manager we have ever had“, She said cute on the trust that the coach has generated in the group.

The failed debut against Saudi Arabia

The world was surprised by the setback suffered by the Argentine national team, until now a candidate for the title, in their World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia. The Argentine defender talked about how they experienced that beginning.

“We didn’t expect to lose the first game, Those first days were very difficult.”mentioned about the difficult start of the Selection, but which ended in the best possible way.

But when it came to addressing the issue, the great togetherness of the group came to light. “I think it was the best thing that could have happened to us, because as a group we showed a lot of strength and unity,” said Cristian.