Is Emiliano Martinez really the best goalkeeper in the world? For many Internet users, this is not the case, but during the last Ballon d’Or ceremony, it was he who won the Yachine prize, rewarding the best goalkeeper over the past season. Of course, his decisive performances during the last World Cup were more than decisive in the awarding of this individual distinction. And it must be said that in Qatar, he was particularly good on his line.
Even if he was talked about for somewhat extra-sporting reasons, such as his behavior during the celebration and his barbs at Kylian Mbappé, the Aston Villa goalkeeper was one of the main architects of the Albiceleste’s title . Only, a few days after receiving this lovely title at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the 31-year-old goalkeeper experienced a difficult Sunday afternoon on the pitch at Nottingham Forest.
The media are having a blast
On a distant attempt from Orel Mangala, the Argentinian made a great blunder. He put his hand a little too softly, and the ball ended up in the back of the net, allowing Forest to double the lead. Which provokes a reaction across the Channel. “Emiliano Martinez gives Steve Cooper’s team a helping hand”thus explains the Daily Mailwho adds that “Elite sport has a habit of bringing the best down to earth and after Aston Villa’s defeat in Nottingham, Emiliano Martinez knows this feeling all too well”.
“Emiliano Martinez made a mistake the week he was named best goalkeeper in the world”writing Sky Sportswhich also evokes a “brutal return to earth” for the Mar del Plata goalkeeper. TalkSport on his part evokes “a day to forget” for him. On social networks, the reactions were also quite strong, and even French fans took the opportunity to take a little revenge and return the favor by tackling him. But, dumpling or not, Emiliano Martinez won the World Cup and the Yachine trophy. And no one will take that away from him.
