Pablo Zabaleta

Argentine footballer (born 1985)

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Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a right back. Zabaleta could operate on both sides of the pitch as a full-back and was known for his tenacious style of play, and has captained his club on numerous occasions.

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Zabaleta’s guide to Albanian football Former Argentina and Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta takes a tour of Albania's football history as he prepares for Euro 2024 as the nation's assistant manager. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Was 'phenomenal' World Cup final the best ever? Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta give their reaction to the World Cup final as Argentina win an incredible game on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
'Terrible from Dembele' - Pundits on Argentina penalty Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta agree that Argentina were rightly awarded a first-half penalty after Ousmane Dembele's "terrible" challenge on Angel Di Maria. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022

Pundits on Qatar World Cup experience Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta share their thoughts on the tournament and their experience in Qatar ahead of the final. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2022
'90 minutes from glory' - what it's like to play in a World Cup final Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta explains what it feels like to be one of only 444 men to have played in a World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2022
Incredible Messi just makes things happen - Zabaleta Former Argentina international Pablo Zabaleta calls Lionel Messi "incredible" as he wins his fourth player of the match award of the World Cup after inspiring his team to the final with a goal and.. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022

‘Emotion drives Argentina but it won’t destroy us’ Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta says emotion is always a big part of how they play, but it feels like it is playing a bigger part than ever at this World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022
Argentine hero Martinez's 'wonderful' shootout display BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta praise Emiliano Martinez for his "wonderful" shootout performance as Argentina advance to semi-finals after 4-3 victory over the Netherlands.. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2022
Why Messi is Argentina’s 'true leader' now Pablo Zabaleta on how his former Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi is a different person now, and why winning this World Cup would mean so much to him. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022
Messi or Maradona? Zabaleta's Pundit Q&A Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta sits down with BBC Sport's Liam Loftus to answer your questions about the World Cup and his career. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2022

Belgium showing no fight sad to see – Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta says Belgium players are "not fighting for their country" after 2-0 defeat against Morocco in their Group F match at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022
Argentina can still win World Cup - Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta says Argentina can still win the World Cup after being defeated by Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their Group C game. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2022