Lisandro Martinez: Messi is the Best in Sports History, I Can't Even Beat Him at Cards

Thousands gathered in Gualeguay, Argentina, to welcome hometown hero Lisandro Martinez after the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina finished as runners-up after a 0-1 loss to Spain. The 28-year-old Manchester United defender gave an emotional speech thanking fans and family, and encouraged young footballers to persevere. He praised Lionel Messi as the greatest in sports history, revealing that Messi is unbeatable even in casual card games like Truco. Martinez also noted the team's patriotic gesture of holding a Malvinas Islands banner after beating England. He is recovering from a muscle injury sustained in the final and will soon report back to Manchester United.

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