Argentine goalkeeper Martinez was honored with the Golden Glove Award, but his uncharacteristic behavior caused an uproar. (Photo: Tatchee Images/Associated Press)
Emiliano Martinez, who helped Argentina regain the World Cup title it had not won in 36 years, has attracted a lot of criticism for his out-of-character behavior at the awards ceremony and his sarcastic comments about French star Kylian Mbappe after the match. According to the foreign news agency, his
England Premier Soccer League
Firm rivals Aston Villa are considering sweeping the newly-crowned World Cup "champion" goalkeeper off his feet.
Although Martinez's goalkeeping has been crucial in this World Cup, he has sparked continuous controversy by making an indecent gesture with the trophy while receiving it, chanting "one minute's silence for the late Mbappe" during the celebration in the lounge and carrying a doll of Mbappe's head during Argentina's victory parade.
According to Spanish media Fichajes.net, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is extremely dissatisfied with Martinez's behavior, and the relationship between the two sides is strained, which may lead to Martinez's departure. More news that Aston Villa has begun to look for Martinez's replacement, the Moroccan goalkeeper Bounou (Yassine Bounou) has become a favorite candidate, he is currently playing in the
La Liga
Sevilla, with a transfer fee expected to be as high as €40 million.
Martinez may have been killed by his
England Premier Soccer League
News of the sacking from parent club Aston Villa has gone viral.
