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Sergio Aguero takes part in Argentina training ahead of World Cup final, he scored a rocket
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Published 12:14 16 Dec 2022 GMT

Sergio Aguero takes part in Argentina training ahead of World Cup final, he scored a rocket

The former Manchester City and Barcelona forward even saved a penalty in the training session.

Jack Kenmare

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Sergio Aguero scored and even saved a penalty when he took part in Argentina training ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against France – and it's so good to see him back on the pitch.

The 34-year-old former Manchester City and Barcelona forward announced his retirement from professional football last year after being diagnosed with heart arrhythmia.

Months later and Aguero was expected to join Argentina's coaching staff at this winter's World Cup, but he eventually decided against helping coach the team.

"The invitation to be part of Argentina staff was in the table. I spoke with Chiqui [Tapia, Argentina Football Association president] and I was clear with him about my goal to enjoy my time," Aguero told ESPN. "I'm going to Qatar, but as a fan."

Things didn't get off to the best of starts in Qatar for Aguero, who got stuck on a plane full of Brazil fans before landing in the Middle East last week to support his former teammates.

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He was then prevented from entering the grounds after being told that the correct accreditation could not be arranged in time.

Aguero, who criticised his country's football association [AFA] after being denied entry, eventually managed to get access and ahead of this Sunday's World Cup final, he was invited to train with the squad.

After doing a light warm up on the bench, he eventually took part in some shooting drills at the Qatar University training site 3.

He even went in between the sticks before saving a penalty. You can see that moment below.

Aguero continues to be Argentina's biggest supporter at this winter's tournament. He even greeted former roommate Lionel Messi after his masterclass against Croatia in Tuesday's semi-final.

After leaving the dressing room, Messi's face lit up when he saw his friend with the Player of the Match prize in hand. They embraced before the Manchester City legend handed over the trophy.

It was a moment that sums up their special friendship.

"They played a very calm game, they waited for the moment," Aguero said after the Croatia game. "Because Argentina, until the first goal, didn't press as much, and they had possession but they didn't do much either.

"I think that after the 2-0 Croatia were already tired. They fell apart."

Kun Aguero 😍 had some light training with @Argentina 🇦🇷 team for the World Cup final against France 🇨🇵pic.twitter.com/aDVJQGBVPd

— ARG Soccer News ™ 🇦🇷⚽🚨 (@ARG_soccernews) December 15, 2022

Kun Aguero scored a rocket goal ⚽ and then saved this penalty 🥅 as goalkeeper in Argentina 🇦🇷 training. 😊pic.twitter.com/EXa5i0MKIi

— ARG Soccer News ™ 🇦🇷⚽🚨 (@ARG_soccernews) December 16, 2022

Do you think Argentina can lift the World Cup this weekend?

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Featured Image Credit: Twitter/SportsCenter - Instagram

Topics: Sergio Aguero, Argentina, Lionel Messi, FIFA World Cup

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is the Senior Journalist for SPORTbible, one of the world’s biggest social publishers. He specialises in long-form feature writing and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day. He has a BA (Hons) in Journalism and News Practice.

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