Complaint Lodged Against Argentina Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez For Mocking Kylian Mbappe: Report

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been in the spotlight since his side beat France in the tense final of the FIFA World Cup on December 18. Martinez was seen making a crude gesture after winning the Gloves trophy. gold, awarded to the tournament’s best goalkeeper. It didn’t end there when the Argentinian goalkeeper was seen holding a baby toy with Kylian Mbappeon it in the victory parade of the World Cup winning team back home. Due to both gestures, the star goalkeeper has faced harsh criticism for his actions.

According to a recent report, the President of the French Football Federation Noel Le Graet has sent an official complaint to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) about the goalkeeper mocking Mbappe during the team’s victory parade. Argentina national stone.

“I have written to my counterpart from the Argentine Federation, I find these outrageous behaviors unusual, in the context of a sporting competition, and I find it difficult to understand,” Le Graet said. speak. Ouest-France. “This has gone too far. Mbappe’s behavior is an example.”

Meanwhile, French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera was harsh about Martinez’s behavior on Friday.

“I find it pitiful,” she said as quoted by AFP. “It’s vulgar, inappropriate, really inappropriate. This Emiliano Martinez doesn’t distinguish herself. It’s pathetic.”

On the other hand, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said he will speak to Martinez about the Argentine goalkeeper’s controversial World Cup celebrations when he returns to play for the club with the Premier League side. League. Martinez makes an important save to deny Randal Kolo Muani in extra time and is then denied Kingsley Coman in a penalty shootout in Qatar as Argentina beat France in a thrilling final.

(With AFP input)

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