Touching moment in the mixed zone of the Atlanta Stadium after Argentina‘s 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semifinal. While Lisandro Lopez was giving statements to ESPN microphones, Lautaro Martinez arrived.

The defender praised his teammate and congratulated him before handing him the microphone. The forward, during his remarks about the evening, shed a few tears after revealing he had spoken with his mother shortly before.

A gesture of great affection between national teammates in a moment of strong emotional intensity.