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Argentina star equals Diego Maradona’s record, joins Lionel Messi and Gabriel Batistuta in elite list | Football News – Times of India

Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and Diego Maradona (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Argentina superstar Lautaro Martinez etched his name in Argentine football history by scoring the solitary goal against Peru, equaling the legendary Diego Maradona's tally of 32 goals for the national team. The 27-year-old striker is now just one goal shy of surpassing Maradona and securing the fifth spot in Argentina's all-time top scorers list, led by Lionel Messi with an impressive 112 goals.Martinez's second-half volley proved decisive as Argentina solidified their position at the top of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Peru on Wednesday. The striker acknowledged the team's exceptional year, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and recognizing the challenges that co...
Politics

Lionel Messi To Play In India? Kerala Sports Minister’s Latest Statement Creates Huge Buzz

Lionel Messi's fan-following stretches all over the globe, and South Asia stands no exception, as the Argentina legend is worshipped like a god by many football fans in India. Kerala and West Bengal are popularly known to have the biggest fanbases of football in the country, and the latest statement of Kerala Sports Minister will send the fans berserk. READ HERE | FIFA WC 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL Updated Points Table: 'Advantage Argentina' As Brazil, Uruguay Drop Points As reported by PTI, Argentina, who are the reigning World Champions, will visit the state of Kerala to play an international friendly. By the looks of it, the opponents will probably be hosts India, but the confirmation has not come yet. "Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina footb...