eight matches and assisted several goals that helped Argentina finish first place in its group with 32 points. He scored his second goal for Argentina on 11 October 2013, scoring the third goal in the 3–1 victory against Peru in round 17 of the qualifiers. Palacio's good form continued in 2014, scoring the opening goal of the match after a corner kick taken by Ángel Di María on 4 June in a 3–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago. Later in that match, he made a good run by dribbling the goalkeeper and assisted the third goal of the match scored by winger Ezequiel Lavezzi. After playing another friendly match against Slovenia, the team traveled to Brazil to play in the 2014 World Cup; he was included on the list of 23 players selected by coach Alejandro Sabella to participate. Notably he received a brilliant opportunity to score in the final against Germany during the 7th minute of extra time, when he received an exceptional pass from Marcos Rojo and controlled it with his chest, which left him one-on-one with the keeper, but his attempt to lob the ball over Manuel Neuer missed the goal completely. After the match, a phrase that said "Era por abajo, Palacio" (It was through the bottom, Palacio) became viral. On 8 September 2014, at the age of 32, Palacio retired from international football, saying that there are better players to take his spot on the national team. Personal life Palacio has a daughter named Juana that was born in May 2010 in Bahía Blanca. He is in a relationship with Wendy Palacio. They have known each other since they were kids. His father, José Ramón Palacio, was also a footballer. Style of play Palacio is a diminutive, tactically intelligent, and technically gifted player, with an eye for goal. A versatile and creative forward, he is capable of playing in several offensive positions, and has been deployed as a striker, as a second striker, and as a winger. In addition to his skills, he is also known for his defensive work-rate. Career statistics Club International Source: International goals Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first. Score column indicates score after each Palacio goal. Honours Club Boca Juniors Primera División: 2005 Apertura, 2006 Clausura, 2008 Apertura Copa Libertadores: 2007 Copa Sudamericana: 2005 Recopa Sudamericana: 2005, 2006, 2008 FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2007 International Argentina FIFA