Argentina striker Lionel Messi commented on the performance of his teammate Cristian Romero in the first round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Mundo Deportivo quoted Messi as saying:
For me, he is the best defender in the world right now. Amazing performance tonight, man of the match. His presence in defense is the best thing that can happen to me.
Romero has been playing for Tottenham since 2022. Previously, the defender played for Belgrano, Genoa, Juventus and Atalanta. The footballer has 23 matches for the national team of Argentina, where he won the World Cup and Copa América.