…with Stones coming in for criticism in the latter after missing a header and allowing Lautaro Martinez to nod home a 92nd-minute winner. The former Barnsley youngster seems likely to stay in the Premier League with defending champions Arsenal the favourites to land his signature. Chelsea are also thought to be interest…
…Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament. Photo by Ezra Shaw.ImagesWhen Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the lead at the start of extra time, it appeared the South American giants would advance comfortably. Lopes had other ideas.The Cape Verde forward picked up the ball, skipped past Alexis Mac Allister,…
…work rate, physical presence and ability to deliver in important matches. Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez, Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal and Atlético Madrid forward Julian Álvarez also made the list after strong performances for club and country. Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres was ranked eighth following his pr…
Lautaro Martinez broke his silence on Instagram after Lionel Scaloni made six substitutions and never called on the Inter Milan captainArgentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with three substitutions forced by injuries and a red cardScaloni replaced injured centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Crist…
…England surrendered a second-half lead in Atlanta after goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, both created by Lionel Messi, cancelled out Anthony Gordon’s opener and sent Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain. Speaking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at an event in New York, Trump suggest…
…wave of late pressure from the defending champions and goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured a famous 2-1 victory. Tuchel said his team had become “too passive” after taking the lead at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “We’re disappointed, we were so close but we got too passive after we scored and conceded…
…who blasted home from outside the area, and provided an inch-perfect cross for Lautaro Martinez’s winner in stoppage time. “Gutted for the boys, gutted for everyone — the team, the staff, the fans,” England captain Kane told the BBC. “We played a good game, the large majority of it. When we went 1-0 up we seemed to try…
…from the 2026 FIFA World CupLionel Messi provided assists for both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after Anthony Gordon had given England the leadThomas Tuchel defended his decision to switch to a back five, saying England were conceding too many crossesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! England'…
…Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in the equalizer, before crossing to Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner. For England, the 60-year wait to win the World Cup continues and they will now play France in the third-place play-off. 2026 World Cup: Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England, to pl…
…favour. Deep into stoppage time, Messi was again at the centre of the action, setting up Lautaro Martinez, who converted the winning goal with a header to complete the comeback and send the reigning champions into another World Cup final. The victory keeps Argentina on course to defend the title they won four years ago…
…put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernandez equalised 30 minutes later, and Lautaro Martinez headed in the winner in stoppage time from Lionel Messi's cross.The win sets up a mouthwatering final against Spain, who defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal to book their place in Sunday's showpiece. England…
…Gordon in the 55th minute, but Enzo Fernández equalised in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martínez headed home Lionel Messi’s cross in stoppage time to seal victory for Lionel Scaloni’s side.
Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed victory late in the game. The results set up two heavyweight semi-final clashes, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina. England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries after both side…
…produced the decisive goal with a stunning long-range strike in extra time before Lautaro Martinez added another late goal to seal victory and send the defending champions into a last-four meeting with England. Switzerland reduced to 10 men after VAR review Argentina made the brighter start and took the lead in the 10t…
…you can see there is a tackle. It is quite evident that there is contact with [Lautaro] Martinez,” Troost-Ekong articulated. “The only question was whether it occurred before or after he made contact with the ball. I believe it was a straightforward decision by the referee, although it took a considerable amount of tim…