In the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, Lautaro Martinez aims to win his first major trophy as Inter Milan faces Barcelona. The Argentine forward has been Inter's top scorer for four consecutive seasons and has broken numerous club records in the Champions League. Despite his impressive performances, Martinez feels underrated and wants to prove his worth on the international stage.
Originally targeted by Barcelona in 2020, Martinez joins Messi in joking about the possibility of joining the Spanish club. However, the move fell through due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Martinez has since cemented his place among Inter's legends, scoring 18 goals in the Champions League, including five consecutive matches, and is one goal away from equalling Hernan Crespo's single-season record.
Martinez comes from a basketball-loving town in Argentina, Bahia Blanca, and chose football over basketball at a young age. His dedication to the sport is evident in his disciplined approach, which includes no smoking, drinking, or consumption of Coca-Cola. He was spotted by Racing and quickly became a first-team player, replacing idol Diego Milito.
Martinez left Racing in 2018 for a fee of $31m (£23m) and has since become the first foreigner to score 150 goals for Inter. He has also won a World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina. Martinez's dream of becoming a professional footballer came true, and he encourages others to work hard and keep dreaming.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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