‘A GENTLEMAN’ - LAUTARO MARTINEZ HAILS LIONEL MESSI FOR WONDERFUL GESTURE IN ARGENTINA’S WIN OVER GUATEMALA
- Messi allowed Martinez to take a penalty
- Inter forward thanked Argentina legend
- Reigning Copa America champions beat Guatemala 4-1
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi had restored parity in the game after Guatemala took a surprise fourth-minute lead courtesy of Lisandro Martinez's own goal. In the 39th minute, Argentina won a penalty, however, instead of the Inter Miami star taking the spot-kick, he let Martinez do the honour. The Inter forward converted the penalty and handed his team the lead.
WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA?
La Albiceleste begin their Copa America 2024 journey on June 21 as they take on Canada in the tournament opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.