After Scaloni, Messi also surprises in the choice of the Ballon d’Or

Argentine star chooses compatriot Lautaro Martínez, as the ‘albiceleste’ coach had done

In the aftermath of Argentina ‘s impressive 6-0 win over Bolivia , a match in which he scored a hat-trick , Lionel Messi was asked to choose his favourite to win the Ballon d’Or and the current holder’s choice is… Lautaro Martínez , who was also the choice of coach Lionel Scaloni.

“He had a spectacular year, he scored a goal in the final and was the top scorer in the Copa América. He deserves the Ballon d’Or more than anyone else. I hope he wins the Ballon d’Or. I hope he is rewarded. He is a boy I really like. He has been with us since the beginning and I hope he can do it. If not now, then later. He still has a great future,” said the Argentine star about the Inter striker and Albiceleste teammate .

Lautaro Martínez , who scored one of Argentina’s goals against the Bolivians, has three goals in eight games this season, after scoring 27 goals last season, when he was crowned Italian champion with Inter