Ex France Defender Slams Emi Martinez for Mocking Mbappe During Parade

Ex France Defender Slams Emi Martinez for Mocking Mbappe During Parade

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Adil Rami is not happy with Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his continuous mocking of France forward Kylian Mbappe after World Cup
  • Emi Martinez was once again seen mocking Kylian Mbappe during Argentina’s World Cup parade after also doing the same after the World Cup final
  • Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France against Martinez in goal for Argentina in the World Cup final as his goals dragged the game into penalties

Emiliano Martinez has incurred the wrath of most French nationals following his constant mocking of Kylian Mbappe after Argentina’s World Cup final victory against France.

The Argentina goalkeeper once again trolled Mbappe during the team’s World Cup parade back home as he was seen carrying a baby with the face of the France forward.

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Emiliano Martinez and Kylian Mbappe received the Golden Gloves and Golden Boot awards respectively at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Jean Catuffe
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According to Football Espana, former France defender, Adil Rami has now slammed Emiliano Martinez for his behaviour as he did not appreciate the latest gesture from the goalkeeper.

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Rami who won the World Cup with France in 2018, also noted that Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was more deserving of the Golden gloves award than Martinez in a series of rants.

Emiliano Martinez conceded three goals from Kylian Mbappe in the world Cup final as the Paris Saint-Germain forced extra-time after netting two penalties against the Argentine goalkeeper.

Martinez blames France star for Argentina’s World Cup win

Meanwhile, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez blamed Randal Kolo Muani for France’s World Cup final loss to the South American giants, Daily Post reports.

Muani failed to convert France’s very last opportunity to win the game during extra time with the game tied at 3-3 with just a few seconds to go.

Argentina would eventually win the World Cup 4-2 via penalties with Martinez saving one from the spot from Kingsley Coman while Tchoumani also played his penalty wide.

Morgan blasts Messi for allowing Martinez mock Mbappe

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Piers Morgan has slammed Lionel Messi, for watching on and allowing goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to mock Kylian Mbappe during their celebratory parade.

Martinez conceded three goals from Mbappe during the 120 minutes of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, and he also failed to save the Frenchman's kick during the shootout.

But the Aston Villa was the hero of the day as he saved two other penalties, which helped La Albiceleste beat Les Bleus 4-2 on penalties.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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