Argentina's Emiliano Martinez Explains His Shocking Lewd Celebration After World Cup Final

30-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture on FIFA World Cup presentation podium with the Golden Glove, causing a stir on social media.

Martinez was involved in another controversial incident after the match got over. The Paris Saint-Germain star mocked France striker Kylian Mbappe.

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Argentina star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is under the spotlight after a video of him doing a lewd gesture with the Golden Glove award became viral on the internet. Now, the 30-year-old Aston Villa goalkeeper has revealed that his shocking gesture was in response to France supporters booing him. The goalkeeper told Argentine radio station La Red, via AS: ‘I did it because the French booed me. Pride does not work with me.’

Martinez made a lewd gesture on FIFA World Cup presentation podium with the Golden Glove, causing a stir on social media. Fans on social media slammed the Aston Villa goalkeeper for making such a gesture, considering the occasion.

Watch the viral video

Emi Martìnez wins the golden glove.

And then does this with it. pic.twitter.com/Mt43auNBJX

— Gareth Davies (@GD10) December 18, 2022

Martinez was involved in another controversial incident after the match got over. The Paris Saint-Germain star mocked France striker Kylian Mbappe as his dream hat-trick in the final went in vain. Messi and Mbappe scored one goal each in extra time to keep scores tied 3-3 so that the match could be decided in the penalty shootout. Argentina won the penalty shootout 4-2 to  clinch their 3rd FIFA World Cup title.

Goalkeeper Emi Martinez asked for a minute of silence for Kylian Mbappe during his team celebration inside their dressing room.

A twitter handle by the name @Football_Tweet tweeted a video with the caption: "Emiliano Martinez asking for a minute of silence for Kylian Mbappé in the middle of Argentina's dressing room celebrations.."

Emiliano Martinez asking for a minute of silence for Kylian Mbappé in the middle of Argentina's dressing room celebrations.. 😐#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/k2phupBsT6

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 18, 2022

Notably, Argentina have won more penalty shootouts than any nation in World Cup history, with this their sixth such triumph.