“I dreamt it, I swear”: Lautaro in tears after England goal | OneFootball

The emotional 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta sparked a powerful outpouring in the Argentina National Team. Amid the celebrations and tears over the significance of this special match, the main protagonist was Lautaro Martínez. The scorer of the decisive winning goal spoke to the cameras and, overcome with emotion, admitted: “I don’t know, honestly… This is so intense… The first time my old man bought me a pair of boots, I always dreamed of scoring this goal.” Then, his voice cracking, he continued: “For my mom, who from the day I left for Racing never stopped making my bed, and that means more than a goal, more than a final.”

This tournament represents total redemption for the striker, who had been crowned champion in Qatar with the trophy in his hands but with the personal sting of not having been able to score. His reality at this World Cup is completely different: he already has a penalty goal against Jordan in the group stage and the crucial goal against Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Reflecting on his great form and his personal maturity, the player said: “I have my two children, who have changed my life since they arrived; I’ve slowed down a bit. I enjoy all of this—today I’m a man and I enjoy life.”

The striker’s premonition came true perfectly on the pitch in Atlanta, showing that he had already envisioned this historic clash against the British long before stepping onto the field. The player himself revealed the private conversations he had with his teammates before the match:

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