The repercussions of an ill-timed move by Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez have yet to finish world CupIt arouses widespread anger in sports circles and also on social media.
Some felt the player’s move, which he made after being crowned best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup, was inappropriate.
Activists too have spread the image to a great extent, pointing out that it is an insult to the masses and the spectators alike.
He broke his silence
In the face of this uproar, the goalkeeper broke his silence, and clarified that his move was a response to the French fans who mocked him throughout the game.
Martinez, 30, added, in an interview with Argentine radio station La Red, saying: “I did it because the French booed me.”
“I can’t stand arrogance,” she continued.
(Reuters)
title holder
Interestingly, the Argentina national team was crowned yesterday, Sunday, with the 2022 World Cup title, for the third time in its history, after defeating France in the final match, on penalties.
Martinez also received the Golden Glove Award as the best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup.
