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They say dynamite comes in small packages and this perfectly describes Lisandro Martinez. In the worlds of Virgil van Dijk and Ruben Dias, who dominate the center-back arena with their towering figure, out there is this 5’9 Argentinian defender, defying the odds and often leaving even the most esteemed attackers struggling to get past him. That was enough to get him a place on the national team, helping Argentina win the 2020 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. But enough about Martinez as today, we delve into the life of his stunning model girlfriend, Muri Lopez, and find out if she is the mother of his children.

Meet Lisandro Martinez’s girlfriend Muri Lopez

Muri Lopez Benitez was born on July 19, 1998, in the Gualeguay region of Argentina. She was raised in the same neighborhood where Lisandro Martinez was born on January 18, 1998. Her father is Hector Lopez Benitez while her mother is Silvia Da Roz. It is said that Muri hails from an affluent background and his parents have always been very supportive of her decisions. She was raised alongside two siblings named Mara and Clari. Speaking of her educational background, Muri has studied at the most reputed institutes.

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However, it was a fervent passion for dance that led her to forge a career in it. Professionally, Muri is a dancer and each year, she showcases her dance moves every year at the Carnaval in her hometown Gualeguay. Likewise, she is also a social media influencer, boasting over 188K followers on Instagram as of June 2024. Aside from sharing cherished moments with her boyfriend, Muri often posts in stunning outfits at picturesque locations. Interestingly, she is a mutual friend of Lionel Messi’s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, on the Meta-based platform.

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But we are sure that she must have connections with other famous soccer WAGs, both from Lisandro’s national and domestic teammates. Moving forward, while the key details about Lopez are known, let’s explore the story of how they met and whether they share any children.

How many children does Lisandro Martinez have with Muri Lopez?

Well, Lisandro Martinez and Muri Lopez don’t share any children as of now, but they haven’t ruled out having them in the near future. They do, however, pet a black Pug dog named Polo. The couple have even made a dedicated Instagram account for their dog who has over 18.9K followers. Speaking of their love story, both took advantage of living in the same neighborhood and are practically childhood sweethearts. Martinez and Lopez have known each other since the age of 14 and have been dating since then.

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The professional dancer has been very supportive of the defender’s soccer career, always standing through thick and thin. Lopez has seen Martinez grind at Argentinian youth clubs, Newell’s and Defensa, to finally make a breakthrough in Europe and sign for Ajax AFC in 2019. Making a remarkable impression in just three years, especially on the international front, he made a big move to Manchester United. The two are yet to tie the knot but look to be living their life to the fullest at the moment.