Argentina and Spurs defender Cristian Romero visits Enfield primary school

*Cristian Romero, with his world cup medal, on his visit to Suffolks Primary School (credit Tottenham Hotspur)*

World cup winner Cristian Romero surprised children at Suffolks Primary School in Enfield Highway when he dropped by this week – along with his medal.

The Tottenham Hotspur defender featured in all seven of Argentina’s matches in Qatar as he helped his nation lift the biggest prize in world football, with a dramatic penalty shootout eventually seeing them over the line after a thrilling final against defending champions France.

On Tuesday (17th) Romero visited Suffolks to share a piece of the team’s glory, and even took part in a football session delivered by Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, taking time to give students some football tips, sign autographs and take photos.

His visit forms part of the wider work the club and its charitable foundation is doing to create “life-changing opportunities and experiences for young people”.

Speaking at the event, Romero said: “It was great to come to Suffolks Primary School and have the chance to meet the students and share my winner’s medal with them. It’s important to give back to our community and hopefully, I’ve inspired the children and given them a day to remember.”

*Cristian Romero greets Suffolks Primary School pupils in Enfield (credit Tottenham Hotspur)*

James Wheeler, deputy headteacher at Suffolks Primary School, said: “It has been brilliant having world cup winner Cristian Romero come in and surprise the children today. Having him bring in and show his gold medal is incredibly inspirational to the students and helps to remind them that hard work pays off. A big thank you to Tottenham Hotspur for making this happen.”

One student added: “I loved watching the world cup so to meet Romero was a dream come true. He helped us learn some great new football skills and it was really cool to see his gold medal.”

Spurs have relationships with local primary schools across Enfield and pupils are often invited to the club’s Hotspur Way Training Centre in Bull’s Cross to take part in football sessions.

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