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Chelsea star Willy Caballero reveals he received DEATH threats after 2018 World Cup howler against Croatia, and admits: 'They made me think a lot about my family and my future'

Willy Caballero has revealed he received death threats after his horror mistake while on international duty for Argentina at the 2018 World Cup.

The Chelsea goalkeeper, just minutes after half-time in his nation's group stage clash against Croatia, sliced a clearance and allowed Ante Rebic to fire into the top corner.

Croatia, who would go on to reach the final in Russia, eased to a 3-0 victory - and Caballero bore the brunt of frustration from irate fans.

Willy Caballero received death threats after his mistake against Croatia at the 2018 World Cup
The Argentina and Chelsea stopper misjudged a clearance and allowed Ante Rebic to score

'With the mistake for Croatia's goal I went to lift it to give it to Toto Salvio, but I hit the ground,' he explained to TNT Sports.