Emiliano Martinez nearly overshadowed his penalty shootout heroics with an X-rated celebration after profitable the Golden Glove prize for finest keeper on the World Cup.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper put in an excellent efficiency within the World Cup remaining as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after an exhilarating 3-3 draw.
He was awarded the person accolade for being the very best goalkeeper in Qatar and when he was handed the trophy, Martinez reacted in a vulgar manner.
The 30-year-old shook fingers with Fifa representatives, together with Gianni Infantino, earlier than holding the gold award in entrance of his non-public space whereas leaning again and pulling an odd face.
He was additionally seen sticking the gloves to his lips earlier than the crude gesture, The Sun experiences.
The dwell TV broadcast confirmed placing the trophy — which is formed like a hand — to his crotch and pumping.
One American mentioned on Fox’s dwell broadcast: “Oh no,” after the gesture.
On BBC, one individual mentioned, “No, don’t do that, Emi. Don’t do that.”
Qatar and World Cup officers could also be sad in regards to the act, however the Argentinian soccer governing physique appears unlikely to take any motion.
Mexican journalist and TV host Fernanda Familiar posted on Twitter Martinez must be stripped of the award.
“What a way to take meaning away from the golden glove,” she posted,
“Your vulgarity threatens the World Cup. YOU ARE UNWORTHY! FIFA must withdraw this recognition.”
Fans worldwide have been additionally shocked One Tweeted: “Never had Martinez using the Golden Glove trophy as a sex toy on my World Cup final bingo card.”
A second commented: “What on Earth was he thinking?”
Another slammed his response, saying: “Emi Martinez is proof that men never grow up.”
But some supporters noticed the humorous aspect: “Not a single thought in his brain. I love it, I love you Martinez.”
Another reacted: “Martinez claims the best moment of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.”
The ex-Arsenal keeper made quite a few huge saves within the remaining and stopped Kingsley Coman’s effort within the penalty shootout.
He can even go down in historical past for the second he produced an excellent leg save to cease Kolo Muani from scoring a winner within the dying seconds of extra-time.
He additionally proved important in Argentina’s quarter-final victory over the Netherlands, saving two penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis.
Martinez additionally recorded the joint-most clear sheets within the competitors with three.
Martinez mentioned it was “destiny” to win the World Cup.
“It was a very complicated match, they came back to equalise in the game but it was our destiny to suffer,” mentioned the Aston Villa keeper.
“All that I have dreamed of has been achieved. I have no words for it. I was calm during the penalty shoot-out, and everything went as we wanted.
“I left very young for England. I dedicate this victory to all my family.”
