During the final victorious attempt, that of his defender Gonzalo Montiel, the Aston Villa goalkeeper collapsed on the lawn, arms crossed, remaining for long seconds without seeming to understand, before being hugged by Paulo Dybala. Additional reward, the goalkeeper was named best goalkeeper of a tournament where his stops have often saved Argentina, as for example on his face-to-face won with a splendid stoppage of the leg in front of Randal Kolo Muani in extra time (120th +3).
It’s hard to say that a goalkeeper had an excellent game when he conceded three goals. But it was written that this meeting was going to end on penalties, and that “Dibu” Martinez (30 years old) would be the main poster of this additional session in a match which was an emotional elevator.
After the meeting, in the euphoria of the locker room, the goalkeeper made fun of Kylian Mbappé, yet author of a hat-trick. After having very little appreciated the remarks of the French striker about South American football, Emiliano Martinez added a layer. During a celebratory dance with intervals, the person concerned asked for a minute of silence “for Mbappé who is dead”, according to his words. Chambering is part of football, but it’s not always very adequate…