Lautaro Martínez’s last season was a dream. In addition to being champion of the 2024 United States Copa América with the Argentine National Team, scoring in the final and being the top scorer of the competition, he also won Serie A with Inter, obtaining not only the Capocannoniere award but also being awarded like the MVP. The Calcio gala took place on Monday night and El Toro assured that he will go for more.
“We want to win Serie A and the Champions League,” said the attacker who emerged from the Racing youth team, who has just finished seventh in the voting for the Ballon d’Or, which Rodri won, but who incredibly was not included among the nominees for The Best. that FIFA delivers, although he does appear with a chance of getting into the ideal eleven.
During the last league, Lautaro Martínez scored 24 goals in 33 games with Inter, which was champion, while in the current one he has accumulated five goals in 12 games with Nerazzuro, which is third in the standings with 28 points, four behind the leader Napoli although with one game less. In the Champions League, with the new format, the Italians are second with 13 points, in the qualifying zone for the round of 16. Lautaro played five games and has a goal.
The president of Inter pointed out against FIFA for not nominating Lautaro for The Best
«It is surprising and disappointing that Lautaro Martínez has not been considered among the candidates for Best FIFA Player after an exceptional season. His extraordinary performances helped lead Inter to a historic milestone and the Argentine National Team to victory in the Copa América. In both competitions he was also the tournament’s top scorer. “Lautaro deserves more respect and greater recognition,” said Beppe Marotta in an interview with ANSA.
