The historic comeback of the Argentine national team against Egypt produced many unforgettable moments. Beyond the Lionel Scaloni-led squad’s qualification, there was a detail involving Lautaro Martínez that did not go unnoticed and quickly went viral on social media.
During post-match interviews after the 3-2 victory, cameras captured that the 28-year-old forward wore an image of Our Lady of Luján inside one of his shin guards, a gesture that sparked fans’ curiosity.
Lautaro Martínez’s Amulet That Drew Attention
Martínez came on in the second half and was one of the team’s key figures on a night charged with emotion. However, when the match ended, it wasn’t only his words that generated chatter.
While speaking with the press, it could be seen that inside one of his shin guards he carried an image of the Virgen de Luján, the patroness of Argentina, a symbol deeply rooted in the country’s religious tradition.
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