Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy when his Instagram account was hacked on Tuesday evening. The hacker posted an image of Lionel Messi wearing a mask and holding a Ballon d’Or, sparking wild speculation about the legitimacy of Messi’s awards.
Martinez, who plays alongside Messi for Argentina, quickly regained control of his account and issued an apology, clarifying the situation to confused fans. The incident highlighted the close-knit nature of the Argentinian national team and the potential for social media mishaps to create unintended drama.
Meanwhile, the defender is eyeing a return to action for Manchester United’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City on August 10, after an injury-plagued season limited him to just 14 appearances, Martinez is keen to make his mark in Erik ten Hag’s squad.
The centre-back’s ball-playing abilities have been crucialto United’s style of play, and fans are hopeful he can stay fit to help the team challenge for titles in the upcoming season. With the Premier League opener against Fulham on the horizon, all eyes will be on Martinez as he aims to put both social media drama and injury woes behind him.
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