The defensive powerhouse finally stepped back onto the pitch for Argentina following a frustrating two month injury spell.
International tournament preparations usually bring severe anxiety for watchful supporters back home. The N17 faithful received a massive overnight boost regarding their talismanic club captain. Cristian Romero finally made his long-awaited return as he featured in a World Cup warm up match.
Argentina comfortably defeated Honduras 2-0 at Kyle Field in Texas. Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone were among the goals. The Lilywhites skipper entered the fray after 61 minutes, and looked quite sharp during his crucial cameo appearance on Sunday.
This marks his first outing since suffering a nasty knee injury against Sunderland on April 12. That issue forced him to miss the final six matches of the domestic campaign.
Cristian Romero aside, news from former and current Tottenham stars for their respective national sides
Elsewhere across the globe, much more serious matters dominated the international headlines completely. Former playmaker Christian Eriksen suffered a terrifying collapse during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, and the match was rightfully abandoned immediately.
In other squad news, Luka Vuskovic remained an unused substitute during a Croatian victory over Slovenia in Varazdin.
Furthermore, Micky van de Ven prepares for a Dutch friendly against Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, Jamie Donley is gearing up for Northern Ireland’s away game against France. The upcoming global tournament promises incredible daily drama. The North Londoners are clearly heavily represented across the board right now.