Wesley Sneijder has heaped praise on Inter striker Lautaro Martinez by comparing his passion for the club to iconic captain Javier Zanetti. The legendary Dutch midfielder also backed his former team-mate Cristian Chivu to thrive in his coaching career during a recent interview in Italy.
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez has admitted that the squad is bracing for a highly emotional evening as the era of Lionel Messi draws to a close. Following a dominant friendly victory over Bolivia, the Inter star turned his focus toward the upcoming tribute match for the national team's greatest ever player.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni deployed an unusual attacking tandem of Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Bolivia. The strike duo demonstrated fluid movement as Argentina navigate the post-Messi era, with Martinez opening the scoring in Cordoba.
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez expressed delight after scoring the opening goal in his country's 4-0 friendly victory over Bolivia. Speaking after the match in Cordoba, the Inter Milan forward insisted that the squad's hunger remains unchanged.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has lifted the lid on the club's unsuccessful attempt to lure Lautaro Martinez away from Inter during the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants identified the Argentine talisman as a priority target but were ultimately forced to abandon their pursuit following firm resistance from the Nerazzurri hierarchy.
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez took time out during international duty to return to his former side Racing Club ahead of their derby clash. The striker, who was warmly greeted by club president Diego Milito, subsequently spoke about the national team's looming transitional phase as Lionel Messi approaches his final farewell match against Benin.
Lautaro Martinez proved to be the hero for Inter once again, netting a vital double to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma, but the captain was far from satisfied with his side's performance. Despite the spirited second-half comeback at the Stadio Olimpico, the Argentine striker delivered a blunt assessment of the Nerazzurri's recurring habit of starting games slowly.
Inter Milan once again proved they are the masters of the recovery, clawing back a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. A stunning brace from captain Lautaro Martinez cancelled out Manu Kone's first-half double in a pulsating clash between Serie A's early pace-setters.
Lautaro Martinez has expressed his immense frustration after individual errors saw Inter fall to a 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid in their Champions League opener. Despite a dominant statistical performance at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Nerazzurri captain admitted that small details ultimately decided the contest.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has insisted that the Nerazzurri are fully focused on their upcoming Champions League test against Real Madrid, downplaying the narrative surrounding Jose Mourinho's presence in the opposing dugout. The Argentine forward acknowledged the Portuguese manager's legendary status at San Siro but shifted the attention toward the formidable task of facing the Spanish giants.
Lautaro Martinez has sent a defiant message to the rest of Europe, insisting that winning the Champions League is a concrete objective for Inter this season. Speaking ahead of a heavyweight opening clash against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, the Nerazzurri captain made it clear that the Italian giants are no longer just dreaming of continental glory.
Lautaro Martinez scored two goals as Inter Milan fought back from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 at San Siro. The Argentine captain reached a historical goalscoring milestone for the club while revealing why Marcus Thuram joined his famous barrier celebration.
Marcus Thuram has explained why he joined captain Lautaro Martinez in celebrating on the San Siro barriers during Inter's stunning comeback win over Napoli. The French forward scored a vital header as the Nerazzurri overturned a two-goal deficit to win 3-2.
Arsenal’s late-window scramble for a new talisman led them directly to the door of Inter captain Lautaro Martinez. Following the departure of Gabriel Jesus and a failed pursuit of Julian Alvarez, the Gunners turned their attention to the prolific Argentine in the final days of August.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has finally broken his silence regarding the long-standing transfer links that once threatened to take him to Barcelona. Speaking at the Gran Gala del Calcio, the Argentine striker confirmed that the interest from the Catalan giants was far more than just paper talk.
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has hit out at the relentless speculation surrounding his squad following a dominant 4-1 victory over Monza to open the Serie A campaign. The former defender expressed his deep frustration with questions regarding the future of club captain Lautaro Martinez, who continues to be linked with a high-profile move to Barcelona.
