Lionel Messi is backing Lautaro Martinez to win this year s Ballon d Or, believing his Argentina team-mate deserves the accolade more than anyone else .
The two players were on target during the world champions commanding 6-0 victory over Bolivia on Tuesday, Messi bagging a hat-trick while setting up Lautaro for their side s second goal.
It has been a 2024 to remember for Lautaro, who top-scored with 24 goals as he captained Inter to the Scudetto last season.
The forward was also the leading marksman during the Copa America with five goals, including an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the final.
Lautaro s exploits have seen him shortlisted for the 2024 Ballon d Or, with the winner being announced on October 28.
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