2023-10-30 19:39:32
In France, everything is glitz and glamor this Monday with the traditional gala Golden Ball. However, Emiliano “Drawing” Martinez It did not have a pleasant reception from some local fans.
The arrival of the National Team’s goalkeeper at the Chatelet Theater, in front of the Seine River in Paris, was overshadowed by whistles and boos from a group of French fans. Surely, it is due to the memory of the final lost against Argentina, where Dibu was one of the great figures of the match and in the subsequent penalty shootout.
This uncomfortable situation mattered little to the goalkeeper, who arrived smiling with his wife Mandinha.
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In conversation with ESPN, he joked about the difficulty of dressing in an impeccable tuxedo and how he solved his partner’s problem with the dress.
“You know what it cost me to put on the last button. Yes, she helped me and I put the dress back”, he said.
Regarding how he took the news of having finished in 15th position among those with the most votes for the Ballon d’Or, he explained: “My friends in the group sent me. It was impressive, very cute and I didn’t even believe it. What I like most is seeing the joy of children and this is a pampering for my career.. That is what I take away most from him, my mind is only on the National Team and Aston Villa.”
Finally, he once again evaluated the world title. “Obviously I dream of being the best goalkeeper, I have just won The Best and this is something impressive, but for me I have already won the greatest goal.”. The unity of the group is impressive.”
Dibu Martínez finished in 15th place among the Ballon d’Or nominees. How did you find out? FOR ESPN!
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And he closed with a reflection on Lionel Messi, who will surely win his eighth Ballon d’Or. “You can’t talk, he won seven and is going for his eighth, It is a pride to have him as an Argentine. He is unique and I don’t think anyone 100 years from now will achieve what he achieved.”
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