Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez deserves Ballon d'Or nomination

Lautaro played a crucial role in securing both the Scudetto for Inter last season and the Copa America for Argentina over the summer.

"Considering the season I had, I deserve to be where I am,” said the centre-forward.

“I worked hard and suffered so much in the previous years. This is the second year in a row that I will participate in this ceremony.

"I think that I am ready to compete for this recognition.”