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Lautaro Martinez

Also known as: Inter captain Martinez · the Argentine international

Lautaro Martinez — Inter Milan and Argentina footballer, scored in World Cup semifinal against England and multiple Serie A matches.

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  1. February 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Lautaro Martinez scored in Inter's first-half

    Source

    “Lautaro Martinez and Piotr Zielinski's first-half strikes were enough for Inter to extend their unbeaten league run to 11 matches and pile pressure on nearest challengers AC Milan who face Bologna on Tuesday.”

    Inter eight clear after win at Cremonese marred by fans' flare flinging
  3. January 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Lautaro Martinez thumped home a powerful header to put Inter ahead at the break

    Source

    “But Piotr Zielinski's penalty in the 39th minute sparked a comeback at the end of the first half, with strike pairing Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito both thumping home powerful headers to put Inter ahead at the break.”

    Inter fight back to thrash Pisa and extend Serie A lead to six points

Sunday 20 September

  1. Martinez brace rescues Inter from two-goal deficit against Roma

    Lautaro Martinez scored twice to lead Inter Milan's comeback from 2-0 down, forcing a 2-2 draw at Roma in a Serie A top-two clash. Both teams entered the match unbeaten, with Roma's manager saying afterward that either side could have won.

    20 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in a Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde scoring in the first half before Carlos Augusto replied for Inter in the second.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Inter and Roma win late to share Serie A top spot

    Inter beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez goal after coming back from two goals down, while Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with a late turnaround. Inter and Roma sit joint-top on nine points.

    6 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. France and England contest FIFA World Cup bronze medal

    France and England will play for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal in Miami on Saturday, after both lost semi-final matches. France fell 2-0 to Spain, while England reached the third-place play-off after losing their semi-final.

    18 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium, with Spain having defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals and Argentina seeking to defend their 2022 title. The match will be the first time the two nations have met at a FIFA World Cup since 1966.

    17 July 2026 · New Era →

  2. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend at New Jersey Stadium. The final will be the first meeting between the two nations at a World Cup since 1966, with Spain aiming to add to their World Cup titles and Argentina defending their 2022 triumph.

    17 July 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 July

  1. England loses World Cup semi-final to Argentina 2-1

    England were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up both Argentina goals in a second-half turnaround after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead. Captain Harry Kane said the team were "gutted" after working hard to reach the semi-finals.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Argentina beats England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal

    Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.

    15 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

  1. England and Argentina set for World Cup semi-final clash

    England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the final on July 19. The match carries decades of rivalry, including a 1986 quarter-final encounter won by Argentina on goals from Diego Maradona, and takes place amid a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. France, Spain, England, Argentina reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals are set: France will face Spain in Dallas on 14 July, while England play defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on 15 July, after dramatic quarter-final victories decided by 2-1 and 2-0 scores respectively.

    13 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Argentina defeat 10-man Switzerland in World Cup quarter-final

    Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final, with Julian Alvarez scoring a crucial goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina beats Egypt 3-2, advances to World Cup quarter-finals

    Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time. Lionel Messi scored the equaliser to extend his record to nine consecutive World Cup games with a goal.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer

    Lionel Messi scored twice to guide Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals total. The 38-year-old captain's performance sent Argentina into the last 32.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 29 May

  1. Messi returns to World Cup aged 39 for Argentina

    Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will compete in his sixth World Cup during the upcoming tournament in North America at age 39, despite having seemingly retired from international football after winning the trophy.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 9 February

  1. Italian football: Inter extends Serie A lead over Milan

    Inter Milan defeated Sassuolo 5-0 on Sunday with Federico Dimarco providing three assists, extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches and moving eight points clear of AC Milan. In other Serie A action, Juventus drew 2-2 with Lazio after a last-minute goal.

    9 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Inter Milan seek eight-point lead over rivals AC Milan

    Inter Milan visit Sassuolo on Sunday with the chance to extend their Serie A lead to eight points while AC Milan are unavailable due to the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at San Siro. Inter are on an 11-match unbeaten streak and targeting the Scudetto after Napoli's win last season.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 February

  1. Inter extends Serie A lead to eight points with Cremonese victory

    Inter Milan defeated Cremonese 2-0 on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points, though the match was marred when an Inter fan threw a firecracker that nearly hit Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero. The incident caused a brief stoppage but Audero suffered only minor injuries and was able to continue playing.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 24 January

  1. Inter Milan defeats Pisa 6-2, extends Serie A lead

    Inter Milan came back from two goals down to beat promoted Pisa 6-2 on Friday, moving six points clear at the top of Serie A with their ninth win in a 10-match unbeaten run.

    24 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Arsenal advances in Champions League

    Arsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the Champions League to secure a top-eight finish, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice in the first half to push the Gunners into the last 16. The victory gave Arsenal their seventh straight league phase win and left them six points clear at the top of the classification.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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