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'I did it first!' - John Terry reacts to retired Aguero donning Argentina kit and joining World Cup final celebrations

08:45 GMT 19/12/2022
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Chelsea and England legend John Terry jokingly claimed Sergio Aguero imitated him by joining Argentina's World Cup celebrations in full kit.
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WHAT HAPPENED? As Argentina climbed atop the footballing mountain once more, one of the greatest footballers to hail from the country in Aguero joined the celebrations after full-time. Terry made light of the circumstances, comparing Aguero's situation to his own when Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012.

WHAT HE SAID: While working on BeIN Sports, the former defender joked: "Aguero has gone for the full John Terry there hasn’t he?! I did it first."

He later tweeted: "If your [sic] going to do it, at least go for it and put the shin pads and boots on."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Terry sat out the Champions League final in 2012 after being sent off in the semi-final against Barcelona, but joined the celebrations on the pitch after Chelsea were confirmed as winners. Aguero was forced to retire in 2021 after discovering a heart condition, but got involved in the jubilant full-time scenes regardless. He would have likely been involved for La Albiceleste in his final World Cup, had it not been for the sudden retirement.

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WHAT NEXT FOR AGUERO? At this rate, the former Manchester City man will likely be involved in the continued trophy celebrations as Argentina return home from Qatar.