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Lautaro Martinez

Lautaro Martinez — Argentine footballer who scored in the 2026 World Cup semi-final against England and Inter Milan's last-gasp winner against Napoli in Serie A.

2026-05-142026-10-12

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Several of the teammates with whom he reached football's pinnacle in Qatar, and who will lead the post-Messi team, will play in the game, including defender Cristian "Cuti" Romero, midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez and forwards Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez …

    End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … ola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); England blew the lead given to them by Anthony Gordon as late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez …

    England were 'waiting for death' in World Cup semi-final defeat: Tuchel
  5. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize A last-gasp winner from Lautaro Martinez sealed a breathless win for Inter as the Serie A champions fought back from two goals down to edge visiting Napoli 3-2, while Roma also pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 …

    Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City from Chelsea on Monday for a fee that equalled the British transfer record, and Alexis Mac Allister have made the central midfield positions their own, while Messi's departure could give Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madr …

    Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era
  7. August 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … ue, Serie A flexes financial muscle By AFP August 28, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Inter Milan's Italian midfielder #23 Nicolo Barella (C), Inter Milan's Argentine forward #10 Lautaro Martinez …

    In shadow of Premier League, Serie A flexes financial muscle
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Equalling Cafu It was hard not to come to the conclusion that he ended up hindering his side once they were down to 10 men -- he was left as their lone forward, when in any other circumstances coach Lionel Scaloni would surely have sent on the fresh legs of Lautaro Martinez in at …

    Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final
  11. The Standard

    … The indigenous ancestry visible in players like Lautaro Martínez or Cristian Romero is Amerindian, a separate and much older American story, not an African one. …

    Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines did
  12. The Standard

    … Anthony Gordon put England on track to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around.The Three Lions face France in the third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday after Didier Deschamps' men were beaten …

    England carry 'scars' of World Cup exit, says Tuchel
  13. Citizen Digital

    … By AFP July 17, 2026 09:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup foot …

    What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?
  14. Citizen Digital

    … By AFP July 17, 2026 09:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's forward Lautaro Martinez celebrates with Argentina's forward Lionel Messi scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup foot …

    What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Messi plays final Argentina match in farewell friendly

    Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, ending his 21-year international career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement on Instagram in August 2026.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Tuchel defends tactics in England's World Cup semi-final loss

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team were "waiting for death" in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, defending his controversial substitutions as he prepares to name his squad for upcoming Nations League matches.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Inter and Roma draw level atop Serie A after dramatic comebacks

    Inter came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez winner, while Roma staged a late turnaround to defeat Atalanta 2-1. Both teams sit joint-top on nine points.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Messi retires from Argentina after 21 years of international play

    Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Serie A clubs spend over one billion euros in summer transfers

    Serie A has outspent La Liga and Bundesliga this summer, with clubs spending more than one billion euros in transfers ahead of the September 1 window closure, cementing the league's position as Europe's second-biggest spender after the Premier League.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final, denies Messi victory

    Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. Lionel Messi, 39, had led Argentina to the final with eight goals and two assists, including in a dramatic semi-final comeback against England, but failed to secure another World Cup trophy four years after Argentina's Qatar victory.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain's World Cup squad built on African heritage, Argentina's not

    Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Tuchel admits England's World Cup exit has left lasting scars

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday that his players carry the "scars" of their painful World Cup exit, acknowledging there is still a gap to close to the top nations. After a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

  1. Argentina's resilience carries them to World Cup final

    Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina thrives under pressure ahead of 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina under Tuchel

    England's head coach Thomas Tuchel faced heavy criticism for defensive substitutions after a 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina in Atlanta, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturning Anthony Gordon's opening goal. Tuchel is now looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028, but questions remain over whether he will need to rebuild trust with his players.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Tuchel faces criticism after England's World Cup semi-final loss

    England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel criticized for defensive substitutions that allowed Argentina to take control. Tuchel is looking ahead to a home Euros in 2028.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Messi leads Argentina past England to 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Lautaro Martinez scores Argentina's World Cup semifinal winner

    Argentina's Lautaro Martinez scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against England, with the reigning champions winning 2-1 after Martinez came off the bench in the 81st minute. Martinez said he had "dreamt" of scoring the goal, which came in the second minute of injury time after Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez to equalize.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. England knocked out of World Cup by Argentina in semifinal

    England's World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team became "too passive" after Anthony Gordon's early second-half goal, allowing Argentina to score through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Argentina beat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in stoppage time. Argentina will face European champions Spain in the final.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard →

  5. England manager Tuchel defends tactics in World Cup loss to Argentina

    England's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a semi-final, with manager Thomas Tuchel defending his tactical decisions despite his team becoming "too passive" after taking an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard →

  6. England loses 2-1 to Argentina in World Cup semi-final

    England's forward Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his team lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Lionel Messi set up two goals — an assist to Enzo Fernandez and a cross for Lautaro Martinez's winner in stoppage time — after Anthony Gordon had briefly put England ahead.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  7. Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Lionel Messi engineered a comeback for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory to keep the defending champions on track for back-to-back titles. Argentina will face Spain in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

  1. England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final Wednesday

    England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in World Cup quarter-final

    Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final. Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through another gruelling test.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1, eyes England semifinal

    Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. England and Argentina advance to World Cup semi-final

    England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, and defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, setting up a semi-final matchup between the two nations.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland to face England in World Cup semi-final

    Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

  6. England, Argentina advance to World Cup semi-final matchup

    England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 at the quarter-finals. The rivals will meet in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina stages World Cup comeback, beats Egypt three-two

    Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 32, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez securing victory in stoppage time, allowing the holders to reach the quarter-finals.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina stages epic comeback to beat Egypt, reach World Cup quarters

    Argentina came from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez sealing the turnaround in stoppage time. Egypt protested controversial officiating decisions, including a disallowed goal and a red card to a coaching staff member.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Messi scores sixth goal; Argentina advances to World Cup knockout stage

    Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth tournament goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, finishing Group J with maximum points ahead of their last-32 match against Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Messi scores hat-trick, equals World Cup goalscoring record

    Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. FIFA chief Infantino faces scrutiny over World Cup ticket prices, immigration issues

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to hold a rare press conference in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, facing tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has barred a top African referee, fans, and team officials from entering the country.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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