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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez pays tribute to 'exemplary leader' Lionel Messi after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory calling his international team-mate 'the best footballer in history'

Lisandro Martinez has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for inspiring their Argentina side to World Cup glory.

The international team-mates helped the nation become world champions for the third time and the first in 36 years after defeating France in a thrilling final in Qatar via a penalty shootout earlier in December.

While the Manchester United defender was in and out of the team throughout the tournament, Messi played a key role as the team's captain and talisman including scoring seven goals.

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Lisandro Martinez (25) praised Lionel Messi's (right)leadership skills on and off the pitch

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