Lautaro Martínez has a history of scoring, so it was no surprise that he saw his number called in the 81st minute as Argentina trailed England 1-0 in the World Cup semifinals.After Enzo Fernández knotted the game in the 85th minute, Argentina then really went to work. When Lionel Messi launches a right-footed cross from the right side toward the goal in the 2nd minute of added time, it was Martínez, who soared to meet it with his head and deposit it into the back of the net.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor Argentina, it was a magical moment, but for Martínez it was a moment that will be etched deep in his family’s history. Simply put, it was unforgettable for Martínez and the recognition of a dream come true.“Since the first day my dad bought me a pair of football boots, I dreamed of this moment,” Martínez said (as captured by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano). “My kids, my family here…this moment will be unforgettable.”The moment will live forever with Martínez and maybe with Argentina, too. The defending champions are just a win over Spain away from going back-to-back.Wouldn’t that be something?Sign up for a user account and get:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNew, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts
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