Best goalkeeper of the tournament, but very poor behavior!
With his tearful interview shortly after after World Cup– Triumph almost won the hearts of the spectators for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (30). If he hadn’t attracted attention before and after with unsightly scenes…
It doesn’t get any hotter! This video is football history
Martinez burst into tears after the penalty decision, and he also cried uncontrollably in the TV interview. “We have suffered. We had it under control. We only gave it up at the end of regulation time. We suffered incredibly. A penalty, then 2-2, then 3-3. It was an unbelievable final,” the new world champion keeper sobbed into the microphone: “I dedicate the victory to my family. I come from a very simple family. I am very young to England. I thank my family for the support.”
Pure emotions after this insane finale!
Goalkeeper Martinez was instrumental in Argentina’s World Cup tale. He had already become a penalty hero in the quarter-final thriller against Holland. In the final, this time he kept his side in the game just before the end of extra time with an incredible save against Kolo Muani. He then held the penalty from France’s Bayern star Kingsley Coman.
But then Martinez made his first nasty dropout in the penalty shootout, which was hardly seen on TV.
Before France’s third attempt by Aurélien Tchouaméni, Martinez grabbed the ball, walked slowly towards the goal – and then suddenly threw the ball towards the corner of the penalty area. Tchouameni, who was already on the penalty spot, had to run back to get the ball.
A psychological trick by Martinez that made Tchouameni smile wearily at first – but then the Frenchman missed his penalty and shot wide of the goal on the left. Surprising: The referee let Martinez go through the action without warning.
The second Martinez excitement came when he was honored as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. After handing over the golden glove, the Argentine holds the trophy in front of his privates. What he wants to say with this penis celebration remains his secret.
One thing is certain: on the day of his greatest triumph, Martinez made two actions that were not really world champions.