Lisandro Martínez wishes Lionel Messi a happy birthday, shares the photo on Instagram
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martínez put out an Instagram story to celebrate the birthday of Lionel Messi.
The Argentine legend turned 37 two days ago. Martínez, to commemorate his compatriot’s birthday, featured him in a story alongside him on international duty.
Both Martínez and Messi are currently in the US for the 2024 Copa América representing Argentina as the Albiceleste look to reclaim their continental crown two years before returning to the States to defend their World Cup crown.
Martínez enters the summer on the back of an injury-ridden 2023/24 season which saw him sit out most of Man United’s campaign. He did manage to return to starting line-up for the FA Cup final, however, and alongside Raphaël Varane formed the centre-back partnership that played a key role in helping their manager, Erik ten Hag, lift a second trophy in just as many seasons and save his job for the time being.
Argentina red-hot favourites for Copa América 2024
Messi’s performance in Major League Soccer so far demonstrates that he could just as well have continued plying his trade in Europe if he wanted to. It helps that he has nothing left to win in the continent to choose North America as his current home.
With both Lisandro Martínez and Emi Martínez reinforcing the Argentina backline, and Messi continuing to provide breath-taking moments while receiving ample and able support from the rest of his squad, there’s no reason why Argentina should not be considered favourites for the 2024 Copa América.
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And, should they manage to reclaim their continental crown, and Inter Miami pick up some silverware from the ongoing 2024 MLS season, do not rule out a ninth Ballon d’Or for the diminutive Argentine.
