Hope I'm never that stupid: Romero slams Gary Neville as Argentina have last laugh
Argentina defender Cristian Romero criticized former England player Gary Neville following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. Romero expressed hope that he would not be as 'stupid' as Neville when he retires, referencing Neville's pre-match criticism of the Argentine defense.
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Atlanta , UPDATED: Jul 16, 2026 08:19 IST Written By: Amar Sunil Panicker Argentina defender Cristian Romero hit back at Gary Neville after the defending champions beat England 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup final, saying he hopes he is never "that stupid" when he retires after the former England international criticised him before the semi-final.
The article reports on a conflict between two public figures by quoting both sides, maintaining a neutral stance on the validity of the criticism.
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