Emiliano Martinez, the new crazy gesture!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Emiliano Martinez, the new crazy gesture!

While violent clashes broke out in the stands on Tuesday evening, just before the kick-off of the clash between Brazil and Argentina, the Albiceleste players returned to the locker room before returning to the pitch to call for calm. , the goalkeeper of the world champions trying to prevent a police officer from hitting supporters.

The rivalry between Argentina and Brazil seems to be at its peak again. At least in the stands. At the beginning of the month, serious incidents occurred at Copacabana, on the sidelines of the Copa Libertadores final between supporters of Boca Juniors and Fluminense and on Tuesday, the reception of the Albiceleste at the Maracana was the scene of new clashes.

A fight actually occurred during the national anthems and was repressed in a very muscular manner by the Brazilian police, prompting the Argentine players to leave the pitch to return to the locker rooms. “We are not going to play, we are leaving”, then launched Lionel Messi as he left the field. The world champions quickly reviewed their position and returned to the pitch, not hesitating to go as close as possible to the stands to call for calm.

On the front line, Emiliano Martinez even tried to climb into the stands to intervene while a police officer was about to hit a supporter with a baton, only to be pushed back.

Calm then gradually returned and the match was able to be played normally with a new victory for Argentina (1-0), thanks to a goal from Nicolas Otamendi shortly after the hour mark, the players by Lionel Scaloni not failing to celebrate this victory with their supporters present in the stands.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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