The Argentina great produced a last-minute save to deny Arjen Robben in the World Cup semi-final in 2014.
Javier Mascherano has just announced his retirement and here’s a throwback which perfectly defines what kind of player he was.
Back in 2014, Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties to reach the World Cup final. Close to the end of the game, Javier made a spectacular tackle to deny Arjen Robben. It cost him dearly, though.
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“I do not want to be rude. I tore the anus in that play. So the pain…” Mascherano confessed in the mixed zone after the triumph, quoted by ESPN.
Mascherano played for Barca between 2010 and 2018, managing 334 appearances, one goal and eight assists. He helped the Catalans win 19 trophies, including two Champions League titles.
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