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Lautaro Martinez Responds to Messi’s Ballon d’Or Endorsement

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1 year ago

October 21, 2024

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez recently shared insights about Lionel Messi’s support for his potential 2024 Ballon d’Or win. Although Messi praised Martinez, claiming he deserves the award more than other top contenders like Vinicius Junior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, and Kylian Mbappe, the two have not discussed the award directly.

Messi highlighted Martinez’s impressive performance as the top scorer in the Copa America, stating, “Lautaro deserves the Ballon d’Or more than anyone else.” In response, Martinez told DAZN (via EuroSport) that he is simply happy to have Messi back on the Argentina squad. He emphasized that while individual accolades are significant, his focus remains on the team’s success. He acknowledged that any individual recognition he receives reflects the collective efforts of his teammates, coaching staff, and fans.

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”