Back on his native land in Mar del Plata to celebrate the Albiceleste world championship title, Emiliano Martinez said he wanted at all costs to offer this coronation to Lionel Messi so that there is never again no doubt that he is the best player of all time.
“My dream was to give Lionel Messi a title with the national team. He was given the Copa America, the Finalissima (Intercontinental Cup of Nations). My dream as a goalkeeper, as an athlete, was to give the World Cup to the best player in the world, so that there was no longer any doubt that he was the best player in the storyassured the goalkeeper. After the competition, I sent him a message to thank him for giving me the World Cup, and he replied the same thing. It’s amazing that the best player in the world respects you. »
“Aurélien Tchouaméni messed up everything”
Emiliano Martinez on the Frenchman’s missed shot on goal.
The doorman of the Argentine selection also scratched Aurélien Tchouameni who had missed the target during the penalty shootout. “On penalties, I become strong and people respect me. I know because opposing players told meMartinez said. I knew the boy was going to be nervous. I tried to mentally destabilize him by throwing his ball, talking to him and he shot wide. He screwed it up. »