“I have no hatred towards France”, the clarification of Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

He is surely the number 1 enemy of French supporters. First for his infuriating performances, executioner of the Blues in the World Cup final and executioner of LOSC, a French club in the Conference League. But also for his bad taste provocations during the final against the French team.

Whistled during the C4 meeting last April in Lille and during the Ballon d'Or ceremonies at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in October 2023 and 2024, the Albiceleste goalkeeper understood that the French did not wear it in their heart. In an interview given to France Footballthe double winner of the Yachine Trophy spoke on this subject. If he initially claims not to blame the French public, he reprimanded the behavior of Thierry Henry's players during the Olympic Games.

«The French are lovely people. When they won the 2018 World Cup, they also upset Argentina. It's part of football. They are just rivals for us because they are good. On the other hand, I didn't like what happened at the Olympic Games (after France's victory against Argentina, 1-0, in the quarter-finals, in Bordeaux). The French celebrated in front of our noses, kicked us and called us arrogant. There was anger in them. The supporters pay their ticket, they can do what they want, but the players have crossed the line. There must be respect between professionals. My father was a little shocked by the whistles during the Ballon d'Or ceremony last year. That evening, in the stands, there were a few supporters. It's normal, if Kylian Mbappé receives a trophy in Argentina, no one will congratulate him. » end of quote.

“No hatred towards France”

«When Argentinians do something, it's always horrible… (compared to the racist song sung by several Argentine players in their bus, after the Copa America coronation). Enzo Fernandez is a charming guy, he has been called a racist, when he is not at all. I have no hatred towards France», Confided the Argentinian world champion.