Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, has brazenly backed his nationwide teammate, Lautaro Martinez, as essentially the most deserving candidate for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Lautaro Martinez is among the many 30 footballers nominated for the distinguished award, competing in opposition to stars like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, and Dani Carvajal.
With the ceremony simply days away, Messi has shared his ideas on who ought to take dwelling the coveted trophy. Messi, who received a file eighth Ballon d’Or final yr, just isn’t within the operating this time however has expressed sturdy assist for Martinez.
Martinez, a ahead for Inter Milan, had an excellent season, scoring 27 targets and offering seven assists in 44 matches throughout all competitions. In Serie A alone, he netted 24 targets and assisted six instances, taking part in a key function in Inter’s Scudetto win. Moreover, his contributions within the Supercoppa Italiana, the place he scored and assisted within the closing, had been essential to the workforce’s success.
Praising his teammate, Messi stated, “He had an unimaginable season. He scored within the closing and was the highest scorer in Copa America. Lautaro deserves the Ballon d’Or greater than anybody else.”
