Mio-Star was once a binman! This defender wants to rattle Kane & Co.

Facundo Medina’s run of good news is pushing him straight from World Cup disappointment to a new life in Germany. The 27-year-old Argentina defender, once raised in Villa Fiorito where he collected cardboard to help his family, was part of a memorable tournament for Les Bleus en route to a runner-up finish. Bayer Leverkusen has signed him for €20 million after he developed via River Plate, Talleres, RC Lens and Olympique Marseille. He set up Messi against Austria (2-0) and started in two group matches, then was substituted after 50 minutes in the final due to injury. Despite talks of squad tensions before the Spain decider, Medina said no such explanation existed beyond football.