Emi Martinez

Argentina goalkeeper has previous form saving from the spot, and however contentious, is the ultimate difference-maker.

Although his antics during these deciders may not be to everyone’s taste, it is worth remembering that we got to witness them on Sunday only because of his remarkable save from Kolo Muani in the final minute of extra time. It will be intriguing to see whether football’s lawmakers crack down on the kind of shenanigans for which the name “Martínez” has in recent years become a byword. It was Fernandes, not Ronaldo, who sent the ball sailing high over the bar, prompting an inflammatory Martínez jig in front of the Stretford End. Argentina’s goalkeeper has no shortage of previous in the field of gamesmanship and it could be seen on Sunday even before he tried to mess with Tchouaméni’s mind. Martínez was clearly playing to the gallery for yuks but, as visual metaphors for this stained tournament went, one could argue it could scarcely have been more inappropriately appropriate. Alone with his thoughts, Tchouaméni made the long walk from the centre-circle while Martínez stood in wait, ball in hand as he whipped the crowd behind the goal into a frenzy.

The Aston Villa No.1 got his hands on the most cherished prize in world football and, with it, picked up the Golden Glove Award for the best goalkeeper of the ...

The spotlight understandably on Lionel Messi. Arguably the greatest player of all time. But it was Aston Villa's goalkeeper Emi Martinez who was the hero ...

Since the 2018 World Cup, the Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has given game time to seven different goalkeepers. And he was able to produce the same heroics again. He made his league debut in 2012 for Oxford United, and conceded three goals at Port Vale. 120 minutes of twists and turns saw the game level 3-3, forcing a penalty shootout to decide who lifted the famous trophy. Arguably the greatest player of all time. The spotlight was understandably on Lionel Messi.

Emiliano Martinez may have shown sportsmanship when he consoled Kylian Mbappe on the pitch, but he did not hold back in mocking the French superstar in the ...

[Mbappe](/sport/kylian-mbappe/index.html) on the pitch, but he did not hold back in trolling the French superstar during his side's dressing room celebrations. That's why at the last World Cups, it's always the Europeans who win.' Argentina's Emi Martinez mocks Kylian Mbappe after their World Cup final win by calling for a minute's silence for the striker while they partied in the dressing room... Football is not as advanced as in Europe. [Emiliano Martinez](/sport/emiliano-martinez/index.html) brutally mocked Kylian Mbappe as [ they celebrated their World Cup final victory](/sport/football/article-11551797/World-Cup-Lionel-Messi-guides-Argentina-victory-France-thrilling-final.html) by calling for a minute's silence for the French striker. [Click HERE for the latest updates and news after Argentina's World Cup triumph](/sport/live/article-11546419/Argentina-vs-France-World-Cup-2022-final-Live-Result.html) [Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html)

STORY: There were smiles all around for Argentina soccer fans – as they jumped, danced and shouted outside of the Lusail Stadium in Qatar following ...

Argentina are the world champions after beating France in a pulsating final at Qatar 2022 which ended 3-3 with two goals from Lionel Messi and three from ...

First, he netted a penalty before scoring a sensational volley just 100 seconds later that sent the match to extra-time. [Real Madrid](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/real-madrid-fc) star dragged his effort wide - but the former Arsenal man was not done there. But it might take some time to come down from cloud nine for the Argentine. "Argentina and Brazil don’t play matches at a high level to get to the World Cup. It might be a reply to what Mbappe said back in May when he denounced South American football as not as advanced as their European counterparts. Football is not as advanced as it is in Europe.

Emi Martinez has explained his lewd Golden Glove trophy celebration, with the Argentina star claiming a top goalkeeping prize at the 2022 World Cup.

I left very young for England and I would like to dedicate this victory to my family.” [delivered global glory for talismanic captain Lionel Messi](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-messi-lifts-world-cup-trophy-argentina-thrilling-penalty-shootout-france-goat/blt38b30d6ba3692fc1) in Qatar, with only Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe – who netted a hat-trick in vain for France during a thrilling final – preventing the South Americans from completing a clean sweep of awards. Pride does not work with me.”

While Argentina celebrated its victory, cameras caught Argentina goalie Emiliano Martínez consoling Mbappé, who was sitting on the ground soaking in the ...

While Argentina celebrated its victory, cameras caught Argentina goalie Emiliano Martínez consoling Mbappé, who was sitting on the ground soaking in the heartbreaking defeat. [World Cup that was decided by penalty kicks](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/12/18/argentina-wins-world-cup-france-final-penalty-kick-video). [Lionel Messi’s triumphant storybook finish](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/12/18/soccer-world-debates-lionel-messi-greatest-of-all-time), there must also be heartbreak on the opposite side of the pitch.

There was no doubt, however, that Emiliano Martinez helped inspire Argentina to their historic third World Cup title in the 2022 final in Qatar as he produced heroics both through the match and also in the decisive penalty shootout.

he did his job." "He did what a goalkeeper has to do," he said. “That wasn’t on. “I thought it was a pretty despicable thing to do [throwing the ball away]. World Cup Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) - FIFA World Cup 2022

He also made a key stop during the shootout as Argentina held their nerve to win 4-2 on penalties to claim their first World Cup trophy since 1986. But the ...

Martinez has since explained why he did it. [ ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup) ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/300764326/new-zealand-match-commissioner-chris-kemp-rubbing-shoulders-with-lionel-messi-and-kylian-mbapp=) ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/300768425/argentina-vs-france-lionel-messi-gets-his-fairytale-world-cup-final-send-off) ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/300768551/argentina-vs-france-lionel-messi-wins-world-cup-to-push-claim-to-be-footballs-goat)

Even a World Cup final hat-trick couldn't save Kylian Mbappe from some post-match Argentinian trolling.

But it doesn't matter. When you don’t have this experience, it may be better not to talk about it. Football is not as advanced as it is in Europe.