'Chiquito' a big factor in Argentina's quest for 3rd World Cup title
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His nickname "Chiquito," or little guy, doesn't reflect the big role Sergio Romero has played in Argentina's World Cup campaign so far.
A backup goalkeeper in his club team, the 27-year-old Romero has been called the weak link in an Argentina squad packed with attacking talent.
But a string of crucial saves in Argentina's 1-0 win over Iran made him the team's most important player of that game, save for Lionel Messi.
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Romero played down his role, saying "the important thing is that Argentina wins" and that he was just happy "to be able give the team a hand."
Despite being benched at Monaco, Romero has remained a starter for Argentina since 2009. If he starts against Nigeria on Wednesday he will reach 50 international caps.