Emiliano Martinez, the most hated French goalkeeper, makes one of the saves of the season

FOOTBALL – Since the 2022 World Cup final, and his obscene gestures during the post-match celebrations with the Argentine selection, Emiliano Martinez does not hold a big place in the hearts of the French.

Which has not stopped him from regularly shining with his club Aston Villa in the Premier League, he who was voted best goalkeeper in the world in 2023. The 32-year-old goalkeeper proved it again this Saturday, December 14 during his club’s meeting at Nottingham Forest.

Although he was ultimately unable to prevent his club’s defeat in this top-ranked match (2-1), Emiliano Martinez stood out on the hour mark – while the score was still 0 -0 – making one of this season’s saves.

An astonishing reflex

As can be seen in the video belowhe had an astonishing reflex after the head of an opposing player at close range following a corner. You have to wait to see the slow motion to take full advantage of this classy save on the line, when everyone thought the ball was going to go into the goal…

Arriving in the summer of 2020 at Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the English championship. With his club, he had given a layer to French supporters, in this case those of Lille during a European Cup match at the end of last season.

Logically taken aback by the northern public because of the events during the World Cup final two years ago, the Argentinian goalkeeper notably distracted a Lille player during the penalty shootout and upset the supporters by telling them to stay away. shut up.

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