20/08/2014 19:13 - ManUtd.com, Sean Mullan
Rojo's World Cup story
New Manchester United signing Marcos Rojo was a key figure in Argentina's run to the 2014 World Cup final, missing just one of their seven matches and being rated statistically as one of the tournament's top players.
Aside from the quarter-final against Belgium, for which the 24-year-old was suspended, Rojo started all of his country's matches in Brazil, including a penalty shoot-out victory over Louis van Gaal's Netherlands as well as the final itself against eventual champions Germany.
He has now made 28 appearances at international level, having won his first cap in a friendly against Portugal in 2011. During the World Cup he also achieved another significant milestone, as he netted his first goal for La Albiceleste*in the 3-2 group stage triumph over Nigeria.
"Rojo won the hearts of the Argentines at the World Cup," said Atletico Madrid manager and fellow countryman, Diego Simeone. "He was very good both attacking and defending. [Coach] Alejandro Sabella put his trust in him and he responded really well. He had an excellent World Cup and was the best left-back among the four semi-finalists."