Capello praises Lautaro Martinez as ideal sidekick for Messi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Fabio Capello has analyzed Lautaro Martinez's role as Lionel Messi's partner in Argentina's attack during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. With the group stage complete, Capello noted that Martinez is excelling in a supportive capacity, describing him as 'more of a Robin than a Batman.' He highlighted Messi's outstanding performance thus far, scoring six goals, which would be enough for a Golden Boot in most previous World Cups. Capello expressed that France, with a robust attacking lineup, remains a strong contender, setting up a potential rematch against Argentina in the knockout rounds.
- •Fabio Capello comments on Lautaro Martinez's supporting role for Messi.
- •Argentina finished the group stage with six goals from Messi.
- •Capello likened France's attack to Pele's Brazil.
- •A potential rematch between Argentina and France looms in knockout rounds.
- •Martinez sacrifices his style of play to enhance Messi's performance.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Capello: ‘Lautaro the ideal sidekick for Messi, more of a Robin than a Batman’
"Fabio Capello has given his predictions for the World Cup now that the group stage has come to a close and has given his analysis of the role that Inter’s Lautaro Martinez is playing alongside Lione...
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