Amid the excitement of the 2026 World Cup, a small detail that normally goes unnoticed caught the attention of Argentine fans: Lautaro Martínez carries an image of the Virgin of Luján inside his shin guards during matches.
The photograph revealed a personal custom of the Argentine forward, who decided to incorporate this religious image as a way to carry his faith with him and feel accompanied before every match.
The detail quickly went viral on social media, where many fans highlighted the importance these gestures have for some footballers, who find in their beliefs a source of motivation and peace of mind before the most important moments of their careers.
It is not the first time that players from the Argentine national team have shown their spiritual side. For many fans, these small rituals reveal a more intimate side of athletes that we normally only see on the field.
Now, every time Lautaro takes the field, there is a detail that remains hidden beneath his socks: an image that accompanies him in every match.
A small symbol of faith that holds great meaning for him, here is the clip: