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Players fly to World Cup qualifiers despite quarantine gripe

Argentina players Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia face 10 days in hotel quarantine on their return to England after Aston Villa allowed them to fly to South America for World Cup qual...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in squad Thursday Romero (knock) is in the starting XI for Thursday's UEFA qualifying match.

Impact As expected, Romero is fit and he gets his first start for Tottenham. Given that he's starting Thursday, he may not get the call Sunday against Watford. Even then, after back-to-back league clean sheets, Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier are expected to continue at center-back.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Misses Wolves match Romero missed Sunday's 1-0 win over Wolverhampton and according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, he won't be out for long. "When (Romero) finished the game in Pacos he was ok but ye...

Impact Romero hasn't had the benefit of fitness early in his Spurs career and will need to take his time in order to stay in the team for a longer period. In his place, look for Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez to continue starting as the defensive partnership.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from injury Romero is "totally recovered and has been able to train" but he's unlikely to start Sunday against Manchester City because of a lack of sessions with the team, according to manager...

Impact Romero appears good to go for the start of the season, but he may not start Sunday's opener because of a lack of training with his new team. That means with another week of training, he should be full go and ready to start on the Tottenham back line.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing injury Romero is nursing an injury from the end of the Copa America, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo via Alasdair Gold of Football London. "(Romero) didn't train yet with the gro...

Impact Romero just joined Spurs from Atalanta but may not be ready to start the season, depending on how soon he's able to train. Given that he's often featured as one of three center-backs in the formation, Romero has a good shot of starting when ready.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham signs Argentina defender Cristian Romero

Tottenham has signed center back Cristian Romero from Atalanta two weeks after securing goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini from the same Italian club

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Atalanta exercise Romero option ahead of defender's Tottenham transfer as Demiral joins on loan from Juventus ' Goal.com Atalanta have activated their option to buy Cristian Romero from Juventus to clear the defender to join Tottenham, while Merih Demiral has joined the Bergamo side on loan.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Signs with Spurs Romero has signed with Tottenham on an undisclosed deal from Italian side Atalanta.

Impact This move had been rumored for about a week and it's finalized a week before the season. Romero immediately gives Tottenham an experienced center-back to use in whatever formation Nuno Espirito Santo wants to use. He's started at least 27 league matches each of the last three seasons at Genoa and Atalanta.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bought outright by Atalanta Romero had his contract purchased outright by Atalanta from Juventus on Friday.

Impact Romero still had another year left on his loan but a stellar season with two goals, two assists and 96 interceptions made in 31 appearances helped encourage an early move for his skills by the club from Bergamo. Overall, this move doesn't change much as little could unseat Romero from his place in the lineup for the time being, especially in a side with little defensive depth.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to Copa win Romero battled a thigh injury and missed multiple matches, but he managed to play in three games, including the final against Brazil.

Impact Romero was named in the top XI for the tournament despite featuring in only half of the fixtures. He has drawn interest from few big clubs, but Atalanta usually sell their top players only for high sums, therefore he could stay for another season.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi's Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final to secure the national team’s first title in 28 years and the superstar's first major international trophy

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Brazil and Argentina both have keys to win Copa America

Brazil and Argentina have several features that could win them the Copa America title on Saturday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi's Argentina heavy favorite vs Ecuador in Copa quarters

Argentina will face Ecuador on Saturday in the Copa America quarterfinals with a heavy advantage

JULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Argentina counting on Messi - and history - against Paraguay

Argentina is looking to Lionel Messi to help it secure a spot in the Copa America knockout stages with a win against Paraguay on Monday

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Committed Brazil a favorite to defend Copa America title

Brazil’s international players have been reluctant to play in the Copa America

JUNE 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi, Di Maria and Agüero in Argentina's Copa America squad

Lionel Messi, striker Sergio Agüero and winger Ángel Di María have all been included in the squad that will travel to Brazil to seek Argentina's first major title since 1993

JUNE 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Dealing with muscular problem Romero is set to undergo some tests on a muscular injury six days before the start of Copa America, Tyc Sport reports.

Impact Romero found the target in the World Cup qualifier against Colombia, but left in the second half because of the physical problem. He is at serious risk of missing at least the opener considering the short turnaround.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins host of duels against Milan Romero had three interceptions and one clearance, won 11 duels and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Romero had his usual extremely physical display, but it was not enough to contain the opponents. He proved his worth in his first season with Atalanta, registering 63 tackles, 96 interceptions and 68 clearances in 31 games.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions in Genoa tilt Romero won three duels and had four interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Genoa.

Impact Romero put up good numbers as per usual but his side relaxed too early in this one, giving up three goals. He has posted 63 tackles, 94 interceptions and 67 clearances in 30 games, contributing to seven clean sheets. Atalanta will host Milan next Sunday.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's Osimhen remains in hospital after head trauma

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen will remain overnight in hospital under observation after being knocked unconscious during the final minutes of Sunday’s Italian league match at Atala...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Osimhen rushed to hospital after a collision with Atalanta‘s Romero in Napoli defeat Victor Osimhen has been rushed to the hospital after a collision with Cristian Romero in Napoli’s 4-2 defeat to Atalanta in Sunday’s Serie A...

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Second-half GOALFEST! Atalanta top Napoli in thrilling display | ESPN FC Serie A Highlights

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

AC Milan loses 3-0 to Atalanta but leads at halfway mark

Serie A leader AC Milan was handed a humbling 3-0 defeat at home by Atalanta and saw its lead over city rival Inter Milan trimmed to two points

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Attack-minded Atalanta struggling to score goals

Atalanta has lost its scoring touch

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

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