The new holder of the Yachine trophy is jubilant at the mention of the World Cup final won on penalties by Argentina at the expense of the Blues.
Emiliano Martinez accepts the problem, even if he obviously regrets having been able to offend a player like Kylian MbappĂ© during Argentina’s post-World Cup 2022 celebrations. I have a lot of respect for him as a player, as a personhe whispers in an interview with France Football. And to come back to what happened in Argentina (he held up a doll bearing the image of Kylian MbappĂ© in front of the crowd in Buenos Aires, editor’s note), This thing was thrown at me, but it doesn’t reflect how I feel about him. This boy is phenomenal, he has already been world champion with the French team, he achieved an incredible final, he must be proud of himself. »
On the other hand, as for his counterpart Hugo Lloris, who deplored the attitude of the Albiceleste goalkeeper after the final (“ Destabilizing the opponent by playing with the limit, I don’t know how to do it. I’m too rational, too honest to go into that field ), Emiliano Martinez is much less delicate: “ He said that because he lost, otherwise he wouldn’t have said anything. Obviously, I respect his opinion. I never insulted him. If he thinks that dancing or stalling is disrespectful or dishonest, I don’t share that opinion. Every detail counts. I give everything for my country and not everyone can be happy. »
The anti-Dibu law? ” Too late ! »
Since its boasting during the fatal penalty shootout for the Blues, Fifa has taken measures to further regulate the scope of action of goalkeepers in this specific exercise. A so-called “anti-Dibu” law (Martinez’s nickname) in the world of football. “ The anti-Dibu law… I like it! It’s nice to know that I caused this. I’m just proud to have helped my country win… » « It’s too late, however, the person concerned laughs. It’s done, it’s done! I got what I wanted to get, they can change the rules or whatever they want, it doesn’t affect me. I will continue to do my best for the selection. »
