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'I wouldn't argue with Lionel Messi' - Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou responds to Argentina superstar's bold Cristian Romero claim

<p>Argentina superstar Messi has stated that Romero is “for me, the best defender in the world right now”. The Spurs centre-half helped his nation to Copa America glory in 2021, before then playing an important part in their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/christian-romero-watches-world-cup-final-daily/blt53d70f31b7bee1f5" target="_blank">triumphant World Cup campaign at Qatar 2022.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Romero has taken on more of a leadership role for club and country, with his value to those respective causes continuing to grow. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-romero-explains-messi-always-goat-disagree-dont-know-football/bltdb5120c444a7cdf6" target="_blank">Messi is clearly a big fan</a>, and that is good enough for Postecoglou – even if others may not entirely agree with the opinion that has been shared.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Spurs boss Postecoglou has told <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1563508/ " target="_blank"><em>talkSPORT</em></a> when asked about the glowing reference that Romero has received: “I wouldn’t argue with Messi. I’ll tell you what, I wouldn’t like to play against him [Romero]. Most of the boys don’t like to train against him. He’s a real competitor and I love that about him. Whether it’s training or a game, what you see is what you get with Romero.”</p>

WHAT THEY SAID

<p>Romero<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-most-expensive-transfers-signings-players-incoming/blt411201569193bf92" target="_blank"> joined Tottenham from Atalanta</a> in an initial loan agreement in the summer of 2021. That deal has seen been turned into a permanent transfer, with the commanding 25-year-old taking in 68 appearances during his time in north London.</p>

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

'I wouldn't argue with Lionel Messi' - Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou responds to Argentina superstar's bold Cristian Romero claim | Goal.com UK

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou admits he “wouldn’t argue with Lionel Messi” when it comes to Cristian Romero’s big billing.

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