‘I would never do it’ – Spurs star claims he was misquoted by the press
Cristian Romero has said that his controversial comments about Mexico last week were misreported.
Romero has been in excellent form for Tottenham so far this campaign, with the centre-back continuing from where he left off last season.
The Argentine’s aggression and ability with the ball at his feet make him a vital component of Antonio Conte’s back three and the Lilywhites will need him to remain fit for the rest of the season if they are to keep pace with the likes of Manchester City.
While Romero will no doubt be focused on his task at hand at Spurs, the centre-back will also be looking over his shoulder at the World Cup, which starts next month, with the 24-year-old being the leader of Argentina’s back line.
La Albiceleste would fancy their chances of making it to the knockout stages in Qatar, with their group consisting of Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.
However, Romero seemingly got under the skin of some Mexican fans this week courtesy of a comment he reportedly made about the nation.
When asked about Mexico’s chances last week, Romero was quoted as saying to TUDN (via Bolavip): “Mexico are a complicated opponent, I think they never played in a World Cup.”
Mexico, of course, feature regularly in World Cups, and the Spurs defender has now claimed that he was misquoted.
He told Argentine newspaper Ole about his comments (17/10/22 as translated by Sport Witness): “Something I never said was created by some journalists who overwrite.
“I would never disrespect Mexico, they said that I had said that they had never played in a World Cup. If you see the note clearly it is not like that.
“Those people who like to talk more and create controversy, tell them to look a little at the things they put because there are people in Mexico who believe that I disrespected them and I would never do it to a team or, much less, a country.”
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Irrespective of whether Romero was actually misquoted, there is no doubt that Mexico boss Gerardo Martino would put the Tottenham man’s quotes up in the dressing room ahead of their clash against Argentina and use that added motivation.
Romero can even expect to be on the receiving end of some hard tackles from the Mexican players but the Tottenham man will certainly not mind as we know he is not one to shy away from a battle.
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