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.
After their unsuccessful efforts to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, sporting director Deco has confirmed that Barcelona looked at another highly decorated striker.
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.
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