The death of Inter Milan's star left the footballing world in shock. Inter Milan, one of the most successful clubs in Italy, lost its leading striker, Lautaro Martinez,Serie A Stadium aged just 47.
Martinez had been on the sidelines for months with a knee injury and was expected to be out for several months. He had scored over 250 goals in his career and was widely regarded as one of the best strikers in Serie A.
The news of Martinez's passing was announced by Inter president Giuseppe Conte on Monday morning. The club expressed their condolences to Martinez's family and friends.
Martinez's passing is a major blow for Inter and his legacy will never be forgotten. He was a key player for Inter during his time at the club and was known for his powerful shots and ability to score goals.
He was also a member of the Italian national team, which won the World Cup in 1998. Martinez played for Inter for more than two decades and was a key figure in the club's success.
In addition to Martinez, Inter also lost another important player when midfielder Giampaolo Bonanno passed away. He had been injured for several months and was expected to be out for several months.
Inter has already started preparing for the season under interim manager Roberto Mancini, who has been working closely with the club's medical staff to ensure that players are healthy and ready for the new season.
Inter has always been known for its commitment to its youth academy and it hopes to continue developing talent in the future. It remains to be seen how Martinez's replacement will perform and whether he will be able to contribute to Inter's success in the coming seasons.