Brazilians' vitriol made us stronger, Zabaleta says

Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta would love nothing more than to win the World Cup in the spiritual home of Brazilian football.

Brazilians' vitriol made us stronger, Zabaleta says
Sat, 12 Jul, 2014 - 11:13

Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta would love nothing more than to win the World Cup in the spiritual home of Brazilian football.

When the World Cup draw was made last December, South American football fans dreamed of a Maracana final involving the continent’s two super powers.

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