Emi Martinez Smashes Camera: Argentina suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Colombia on Wednesday and things are intensifying in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL after the conclusion of Round 8.
However, what grabbed the eyeballs of the viewers and users over social media is the reaction of the Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez after the full-time whistle, as 'Dibu' was constantly boo'ed by the Colombian fans, with Argentina playing away in Colombia for the Round 8 fixture.
As Colombia won 2-1, after the full-time whistle, the cameraman followed every player on the pitch, and while zooming in and focusing on Emi Martinez, the Argentina goalkeeper reacted angrily and smashed the camera pointing at him.
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Argentina Suffer First Defeat Of 2024
After a run of 13 matches, La Albiceleste suffer their first defeat across all competitions. Since 2021, Argentina have not lost any major competition they have participated in. This run includes title wins of Copa America 2021, Finallissima 2022, the all-iconic win in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar, and Copa America 2024.
During these four years, only Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and now Colombia are the only nations to inflict a defeat on Lionel Scaloni's men. The run Argentina has been on is extremely scintillating and even after suffering a defeat, they still hold a two-point advantage up top in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL TABLE.
The international break now comes to an end, and Argentina will return to the action next month, as they are scheduled to play Venezuela away, and Bolivia at home.