Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has come out to explain the meaning of the celebration he used after he was declared the best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup.
Martinez pulled off a string of heroic saves throughout the tournament to beat the likes of Hugo Lloris and Dominic Livakovic to the award.
As soon as he received his award on December 18th, he hit a celebration that has been slammed as offensive.
The Aston Villa goalkeeper put his award on his crotch area as he looked at a section believed to be French supporters.
As RMC Sports reports, he has now defended himself saying that it was some sort of payback to the opposition.
“I did it because the French booed me. Arrogance does not work with me.”
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