Argentina’s goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, explained the reason for his controversial celebration after the World Cup final match against France ended in Qatar
Martinez appeared after receiving the Golden Glove award as the best goalkeeper in the tournament with an obscene celebration, but this is expected of the Argentine known for his crazy emotions, whether in the English Premier League or in any match with the Tango
The Golden Glove was awarded to the Argentine goalkeeper, who elicited all kinds of reactions, especially critical when he brought it close to the groin area
The depo took the cup, turned around, and under the eyes of everyone present and the cameras, placed it in the genital area, looking at the crowd. The outrageous move was understood as a new provocation by the Aston Villa goalkeeper, who is usually at the center of controversy
The goalkeeper offered this version of his gesture to Argentine media La Red: “I did it because the French booed me. Pride does not go with me
And the Aston Villa goalkeeper spoke about that disgraceful move in statements to Argentine radio “La Red”, and said: “I did it because the French fans booed me, I do not like vanity
And about the match: “I think we controlled the match, but they managed to come back, it was a very difficult confrontation, we suffered a lot
“They had one last chance to win, fortunately I was able to stop it with my feet,” he added
And he concluded: “This is a moment that I have always dreamed of living, I have no words to express it, I moved to England as a child, and I want to dedicate this victory to my family