Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says his celebration was in response to France fans booing him.
[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez stuns viewers with lewd Golden Glove celebration](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/18/argentinas-emiliano-martinez-stuns-viewers-with-lewd-golden-glove-celebration-17958939/?ico=more_text_links) ‘This is a moment I’ve always dreamed of living, I have no words for it. [Emiliano Martinez mocks France hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after World Cup win](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/19/world-cup-emi-martinez-mocks-kylian-mbappe-argentina-dressing-room-france-17960215/?ico=more_text_links) [Aston Villa](https://metro.co.uk/tag/aston-villa-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) goalkeeper was awarded the tournament’s Golden Glove award. [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) final was in response to France supporters booing him.
While Lionel Messi rightly took the plaudits for Argentina's first World Cup title since 1986, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was one of the players of the ...
Then you have to judge the trajectory of the ball and be aware of where players are located, before finding a route to catch it at the highest point possible. It helps with your timing and being able to attack the ball at its highest point. You only have a split second to decide whether you stay or go and must make your move (or not) as soon as the cross is kicked. Martinez has great hands, exceptional footwork and timing, and unwavering bravery when balls are pumped into the box. Martinez went the right way again – he guessed correctly for three of France’s four penalties – but did not need to make the save as Tchouameni dragged the shot wide. In a starfish-like spread that increases his surface area and maximises his chances of touching the ball, he can get a big surface (left-foot instep) onto the ball to deflect it away from goal and prevent a rebound or corner. In penalty shootouts Martinez is notably aggressive and disruptive to put pressure on the taker and encourage hesitation. The point you need to get Emi to is when his confidence is verging on arrogance. The 30-year-old is almost spot-on. That paved the way for Emiliano Martinez to become part of Arsenal’s starting 11 and 911 days later he lifted the World Cup with Argentina. Martinez has routinely been disruptive, loud and effective for Argentina in his three international penalty shootouts. These celebrations are not a reflection of emotional uncontrollability; they are all part of his mind games.
Argentinas goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received the Golden Glove award at the 2022 World Cup.
Pictures and videos of the event have gone viral on social media, with many criticizing the Argentine for acting inappropriately given the circumstances. [Messi](/topic/messi)was destined to draw all the attention given that he finally won a World Cup trophy, Emiliano Martinez managed to steal it away. [Argentina](/topic/argentina)defeated France 4-2 to win their third FIFA World Cup championship after the match ended in a 3-3 deadlock and went to penalties. [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) He won the prize from FIFA's Technical Study Group despite [Tata in Final Talks to Buy Majority in UTI AMC from PSU Fin Cos](/epaper/delhicapital/2022/dec/19/et-front/tata-in-final-talks-to-buy-majority-in-uti-amc-from-psu-fin-cos/articleshow/96326831.cms)
The Aston Villa shot-stopper collected the Golden Glove trophy at the tournament after Argentina's final win over France.
Sad." Unacceptable." Max Reiss tweeted: "It's a joke chill." "Hope he is disciplined. He will regret it." Don't do that, Emi".
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture after he was awarded the Golden Glove on the presentation podium. The video has gone viral.
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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez earns the wrath of soccer fans following his gesture after winning the Golden Glove trophy goes viral.
All good in vain as a professional and role model! [December 19, 2022] [#FIFAWorldCup]I dont like Emiliano Martínez number 25 most Arrogant and disrespectful player during this entire world cup, learn to have some respect and Sportsmanship. a disgrace!!! Fans believe that the gesture was “rude”, “vulgar”, and “disrespectful”. Judgments over Martinez’s actions were passed by soccer fans on Twitter. Don’t do that.” [Arsenal](https://www.sportsmanor.com/tag/arsenal/) goalkeeper decided to celebrate by placing the Golden Glove Award over his crotch. He was also seen pumping, after placing the trophy over his crotch. [December 18, 2022] The French dugout was hit with despair. [Emiliano Martinez](https://twitter.com/emimartinezz1). Two teams at the peak of their game, locking horns, and giving the soccer world something to chant about, is all anyone can talk about since yesterday’s game.
EMILIANO MARTINEZ has been slammed by Chris Sutton for his “despicable” behaviour in Argentina's World Cup final win over France.The Aston Villa.
“I thought it was a pretty despicable thing to do (throwing the ball away). “That wasn’t on. [mocked hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9925594/argentina-emi-martinez-mbappe-world-cup/) by demanding a minute’s silence for the “dead’ France star in Argentina’s dressing room. [Martinez unsportingly threw the ball away](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924693/emi-martinez-tchouameni-penalty-shoot-out/), forcing Tchouameni to wait longer at the spot. [performing a crude gesture](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9924989/martinez-argentina-celebration-world-cup-golden-glove/) in front of millions glued to their TV screen. [Aston Villa goalkeeper had a game to remember](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9925452/argentina-wild-dressing-room-celebrations-messi/) as he saved Kingsley Coman’s penalty in the shootout.