Lautaro Martinez: "Messi is a gentleman both on and off the field"

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez thanked Lionel Messi for the opportunity to score a penalty in a 4-1 friendly against Guatemala.

"I looked at the ball and he gave it to me. I thanked him, and now I thank him publicly. This is a gesture of a great man.

He is a gentleman both on and off the field. It helps us a lot and it's very important for me personally," TyC Sports quoted him as saying.