Emiliano Martinez Wins Yachine Trophy at Ballon d’Or Ceremony, Thibaut Courtois Snubbed

2023-10-30 21:30:00

Winner of the Yachine Trophy last season, Thibaut Courtois saw another goalkeeper beat him and be awarded this Monday during the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Thibaut Courtoisauthor of a season without a collective trophy last season with Real Madrid, was once more among the nominees.

It is finally Emiliano Martinez who received this award this Monday, during the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Argentinian goalkeeper, great architect of the Albiceleste’s victory in the World Cup, was received…to boos from the public.

During the presentation of the trophy, from the hands of Didier Drogba, images of his save in the World Cup final once morest France were quite poorly received. To the reaction of the Parisian hall of the Théâtre du Châtelet, Drogba replied: We are here to celebrate athletes. Please let him speak.”


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