Breaking News: Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned due to ‘offensive behaviour.’
FIFA has banned Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
so he will miss Argentina’s next two games.
FIFA has filed accusations in relation to two events that occurred
during Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match against Colombia and Chile in 2026.
The former Arsenal goalkeeper was spotted acting out his notorious golden glove
celebration from the 2022 World Cup.
He did, however, utilize a replica Copa America trophy this time,
pressing it up to his chest during the 3-0 victory over Chile at the beginning of September.
It was La Albiceleste’s first game since winning the competition in the summer.
and Martinez obviously overindulged in his festivities.
After the frustrating 2-1 loss to Colombia in the next game,
He proceeded to strike the camera with his gloves.
Although it disapproved of the suspension, the Argentina Football Association
claimed Martinez was “responsible” for his acts.
The 32-year-old will be absent from Argentina’s October qualifying matches
against Bolivia and Venezuela due to the suspension.
Martinez has previously made news for the wrong reasons.
As the top goalkeeper in the competition, he won the Golden Glove
following Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory.
He would be so excited that he would hold the trophy up so everyone could see it.
Additionally, he has come to be associated with several strategies and attempts
to penetrate opponents’ defenses. Martinez performed a dance in the presence of
Manchester United supporters in 2021 after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty
against Aston Villa.
Not only that, but he also flung the ball outside of the area during Argentina’s victory
over France in a penalty shootout, requiring Aurelien Tchouameni to retrieve it.
And it appears that his antics paid off when the French midfielder
missed the post with his penalty kick.
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