Martinez's World Cup Heartbreak | Manchester United News

Argentina’s World Cup dreams ended in agony as they fell 1-0 to Spain in extra time, a loss made even more painful by Lisandro Martinez’s early exit due to injury. The Manchester United defender, pivotal throughout the tournament with six starts, an assist, and a goal, was a defensive anchor whose absence left Argentina scrambling. With Cristian Romero also sidelined later, the team’s collapse was palpable. Yet Martinez’s impact wasn’t lost — he earned a spot in the World Cup Team of the Tournament, the only United player to make the cut, despite a history of injuries and looming contract questions as he turns 29. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d99f8b19622b82b1