FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Cristian Romero to miss Argentina's next match against Venezuela
Cristiano Romero was yellow carded after Argentina's 2-1 loss to Colombia and the defender is set to miss the next World Cup qualifier versus Venezuela in October.
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FollowArgentina's 12-game winning run came to an end in Barranquilla on Tuesday (local time) as the reigning world champions were beaten 2-1 by Colombia in the FIFA World Cup qualifier. Yerson Mosquera and James Rodriguez netted either side if Nicolas Gonzalez's equaliser, helping the hosts secure all three points at Estadio Metropolitano.
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Argentina defender Cristian Romero ended the match without any card but the defender touched the champions badge on his jersey on his way off the pitch and the referee gave a yellow card to the Tottenham Hotspur man. The 26-year-old previously got a yellow card in the World Cup qualifier against Uruguay and now he will miss La Albiceleste's next fixture versus Venezuela in October.
Romero has been a key player in Lionel Scaloni's set up. The left-footed defender has played 38 matches for the national team so far, winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles. He along with veteran Nicolas Otamendi forms a solid partnership in the central defense and off late Scaloni has added Lisandro Martinez, making it a three-man defence.
Despite the defeat, Argentina are occupying top spot in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying table, having collected 18 points from eight games, four clear of second-placed Colombia. La Albiceleste will play the likes of Venezuela and Bolivia next month.
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