2023-10-31 04:28:54
The World Cup final, and the attitude of Emiliano Martinez, the Argentinian goalkeeper, after his victory, has still not been digested by the French public. On December 18, when Argentina had just won the world title on penalties against France, the goalkeeper made an obscene gesture, sticking the trophy to his crotch. An act which had greatly annoyed people in France, especially since the Aston Villa goalkeeper had saved a few minutes earlier a strike from Randal Kolo Muani which could have been decisive.
This Monday evening, during the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the public showed that the resentment was still strong. Voted best goalkeeper of the season, Emiliano Martinez was booed by part of the audience when he went on stage to receive his Yachine Trophy. Didier Drogba, presenter of the evening, even had to step in to let the Argentinian speak. “Please, we are here to respect athletes,” he exclaimed. There is a great champion in front of us, please let him express himself. » A speech concluded with loud applause in the room.
Not holding a grudge, the Aston Villa goalkeeper did not hold it against the French public after the ceremony. “I understand, we won the World Cup against France, it’s normal that there is a little resentment,” he declared on the microphone of the L’Équipe channel.
Despite the disapproval of the French public, Emiliano Martinez is indeed the best goalkeeper of the year. He is ahead of Ederson, Manchester City goalkeeper, and Yassine Bounou, the savior of Morocco, who moved from Seville to Al Hilal this summer. This is the first time that the Argentinian has received such an award, having been voted best goalkeeper of the World Cup.
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