After the obscene movement of the Argentine goalkeeper, which caused him to be attacked, Martinez explains
Argentine national team goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ignited widespread anger because of the "obscene move" he made after he was crowned the best goalkeeper in the 2022 World Cup.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup, for the third time in its history, after defeating France in the final match, by penalty kicks. Martinez also received the Golden Glove Award for the best goalkeeper in the 2022 World Cup
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Activists on social sites circulated a large number of Martinez's image, making a gesture they described as "immoral and obscene" towards the fans and viewers, after receiving the award.
Followers expressed their discontent with the movement of the guard, who had a role Big In the coronation of his country in the World Cup, especially since millions around the world were watching these events live.
The 30-year-old goalkeeper revealed, in an interview with Argentine radio station La Red, the secret behind his movement.
He said that the French fans, who were present at Lusail Stadium, continued to mock him throughout the match, especially during the penalty shoot-out.
"I did it because the French booed me," Martinez recalled. adding "I can't stand the arrogance."