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Emiliano Martinez, who became a world champion with Argentina, was one of the most outstanding players both during the World Cup and after it.
In the knockouts, Aston Villa's goalkeeper won two penalty shootouts, one of which was the most important: in the final against France.
The Argentine stood out with opponent provocations both in the 2021 Copa America championship, where Argentina triumphed, and in the world championships. For example, in the final, he kicked the ball as far away as possible from Aurelien Tchouameni, who had to take a penalty kick soon after, eventually missing it.
Hugo Lloris, a former opponent who commented on these provocations, said: "Acting foolishly in front of the goal, irritating your opponent, and crossing the line, I wouldn't behave like that."
"I am too rational and honest a person to behave like that," said the 2018 World Cup champion and former Les Blues captain.
Yesterday, H. Lloris announced the end of his career in the French national team.
