5) Interestingly, van Gaal claimed it was he that taught Romero how to save penalties, after the keeper helped Argentina beat Holland in a shoot-out during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals! The Dutch, of course, were managed by van Gaal…
6) Romero kept 18 clean sheets during the 2008/09 season, but lost his place in the team after breaking his hand out of frustration in the locker room at a Cup defeat to NEC Breda.