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Martínez: ‘I Told Mac Allister I’d Score’ Before Stoppage-Time Winner vs England

Martínez: ‘I Told Mac Allister I’d Score’ Before Stoppage-Time Winner vs England

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez admitted he told teammate Alexis Mac Allister he would find the net before sealing Argentina’s 2–1 win over England in the World Cup 2026 semi-final. He came off the bench in the 81st minute and met a pinpoint cross from Lionel Messi to head home the late winner. The victory sends Argentina into the final and sets up a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

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jaruma

What was going through Martínez's mind when he told Mac Allister he'd score before coming off the bench?

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julia

That confidence was clear, true. He totally believed he could change the game off the bench.

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mel

Seems like he banked on Messi delivering that pinpoint cross, otherwise that late promise could have backfired spectacularly.

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jayjay

Betting on yourself sounds brave, but boasting to MacAllister beforehand smacks more of ego than real team dynamics.

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emeka

For young strikers off the bench, promising goals can fire up confidence, but they need extra reps on crossing drills to back it up.

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