Emi Martinez is without doubt one of the most controversial characters in soccer and in Aston Villa’s most up-to-date he once more starred in a controversial motion within the last minutes by an altercation with Neal Maupay.
With feelings operating excessive he grabbed Maupay, the Brentford striker, by the shirt to raise him off the bottom whereas complaining a few doable foul. The incident trigger the second brawl of the match and the resultant sending off of his teammate, Kamara.
In consequence, criticism on social networks and in some English media, the South American was concerned within the incident. It was the case of a number of the tabloids particularly.
“I do not like Martinez in any respect,” Mike Keegan stated to the Every day Mail. “And yesterday was a shame.
“Minutes earlier than Emi comes flying out in his space as if the world is ending after contact after which assaults a Brentford participant for a similar factor. Actually seconds in the past you had been doing the identical factor.”
“I feel he is an fool,” Ian Ladyman added. “If I am sincere. I will upset individuals if I say that, however I feel so. He is an excellent goalkeeper, however a little bit of an fool.”
The anniversary of his large save on the World Cup… and one other mess
The incident in opposition to Brentford got here only a day earlier than the primary anniversary of Argentina’s World Cup win. An ephemeris that precipitated English journalists to additionally keep in mind the gesture he made when he acquired the Golden Glove award for the trophy.
Many will keep in mind his final gasp save from Kolo Muani within the dying embers of the 90 minutes, or his saves within the penalty shootout however many additionally keep in mind his motion with the golden trophy.
“I assumed he was an fool for what he did within the World Cup last,” Ladyman added. “And the truth that he did not do it, he nearly wore it as a badge of honor, which is pathetic.
“He must be remembered for making the most effective saves I’ve ever seen in a sport of that magnitude. It is a World Cup last and these individuals (France) are shedding. Have some class.”
