It will take more to smooth things over with French supporters. Booed on Tuesday during the Ballon d’Or ceremony where he still triumphed in the Yachine trophy, Emiliano Martínez subsequently returned to the historic final won with Argentina against the Blues last December. If he had happily chastised his tormentor Kylian Mbappé at the end of this meeting, the Argentinian goalkeeper this time adopted a more complacent posture. During an interview given to France Footballhe had strong words indicating that the French striker was his best opponent so far, and that he would win many Ballons d’Or in the future.
“If Kylian made me suffer? Yes, it is not for nothing that he is considered one of the best players in the world. I have a lot of respect for him, as a player and as a person.confided the Aston Villa goalkeeper. “Obviously, there are images that have been taken and something, which has nothing to do with my personality, has been created. Kylian is an example to follow. This guy is great and already has a World Cup with France, plus he scored a hat-trick in the final. I think he can be proud and that the French too. If he’s the best attacker I’ve faced? Yes clearly. When Messi and Ronaldo stop, I think he will take over and win lots of Ballons d’Or. »
