Argentina hero had message for Alexis Mac Allister before breaking England hearts

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexis Mac AllisterArgentina hero Lautaro Martinez revealed he told Alexis Mac Allister he would score before his late World Cup semifinal winner shattered England in Atlanta and sent his nation to the final against SpainLautaro Martinez predicted his World Cup goal and told Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister in advanceLautaro Martinez fulfilled his childhood dreams and aspirations during a pivotal World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, channeling them after telling Liverpool star and Argentina teammate Alexis Mac Allister that it would happen.Martinez came off the bench for defender Nicolas Tagliafico for late ultra-attacking tactics that led to him scoring Argentina's stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 semifinal victory over England at Atlanta Stadium.The Inter striker headed in Lionel Messi's cross in extra time to complete a World Cup comeback that had looked improbable after Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute.Meanwhile, Liverpool fans were angry at the club's X post in support of Mac Allister and Argentina before the match.Argentina clawed level after Gordon's strike in the 85th minute when Messi set up Enzo Fernandez for a curling finish from 25 yards.Moments later, after Alexis Mac Allister struck the post, Messi collected the loose ball, lifted it into the area, and watched Martinez fly toward the skies with the header he said he had seen coming. Martinez said he foresaw the goal happening before kickoff — and even told Mac Allister about it."I dreamed it," he said.

"I told Alexis I was going to score a goal, and I told Facu Medina on the bench that I was going to come on and win it. He then recognized his entire family, who sacrificed to ensure that he would one day have the chance to fulfill a dream."To my mother, who never stopped making my bed when I went to Racing, that's worth more than a goal, than a final.

I have my two children there, who changed my life, I slowed down, I enjoy all of this," Martinez continued."My daughter made me slow down a gear and my son three more. Today I enjoy life." Martinez finished the match with just two touches and a goal in around just 10 minutes of action.Argentina defeated England 2-1 to set up a finals match with SpainThe goal capped a hostile match already boiling with history and tension.