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Lautaro Martinez Responds to Messi’s Ballon d’Or Endorsement
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.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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