RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero arrived in Brazil as the supposed weak link of the team after a season on the bench in France, but his superb World Cup displays have elevated him to national hero status.
It marks a radical turnaround for the goalkeeper, who saw coach Alejandro Sabella take heavy criticism from Argentine media and fans for sticking with him through his difficult days on the bench with AS Monaco.
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