Ballon d’Or: Lautaro Martinez cannot digest his 7th place

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Ballon d’Or: Lautaro Martinez cannot digest his 7th place

Lautaro Martínez’s 2023-2024 season will have been crowned with success with an Italian championship title won with Inter Milan and a Copa América won with Argentina. Decisive for both club and national team (27 goals and seven assists in 44 games), the captain of the Nerrazzuri came 7th in the final ranking for the France Football 2024 Ballon d’Or. Asked about this after the interist victory at Empoli (0-3 ) in Serie A, this Wednesday, El Toro did not hide his disappointment.

“ To be honest, I expected better than 7th place in the Ballon d’Or. Sometimes these rewards are unfair. I will work hard to improve this position », Confided Lautaro Martinez, who became the top foreign scorer in the history of Inter Milan (134 goals), DAZN Italia. The elimination of Inter in the round of 16 of the Champions League against Atlético de Madrid undoubtedly counted in the journalists’ votes…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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