2024-04-19 18:49:04
Source: Versus. Aston Villa of England reached the semifinals of the Conference League, in a dramatic definition against Lille of France and with the Argentine Emiliano Martínez in their sights.
As is public knowledge, “Dibu” had a particular duel in France, where he was labeled “enemy number one” after the World Cup final in Qatar 2022 that crowned the Argentines.
On penalties, Martínez did his show, saved two, erased the French team and celebrated with everything in front of the local fans, which obviously did not go down well in that country.
He earned several criticisms, but he also had important support such as that of the Paraguayan José Luis Chilavert, the greatest word to speak of the position.
In an interview with Radio La Red, “Chila” was blunt regarding “Dibu” Martínez and fully supported his attitude. “For Europeans we are Indians, Sudacas, and they insult you. It seems perfect to me that ‘Dibu’ celebrates and dances. He is not a provocateur, it is a virtue that he has, the problem is that he enters the goalkeeper’s game” he reflected.
On the other hand, the Paraguayan also made a special request to Martínez. “I would love for ‘Dibu’ to also kick penalties,” he concluded, just as he did in his time.
2024-04-19 18:49:04