Video Shows Mbappe Replicating Emiliano Martinez’s Controversial World Cup Gesture

• Emiliano Martinez made a nasty gesture with his Golden Glove after winning the World Cup
• It appears that PSG star Kylian Mbappe has emulated the goalkeeper's controversial gesture
• The Argentine had issues with the Frenchman ahead of the tournament final on December 18

Paris Saint-Germain star, Kylian Mbappe has been spotted replicating Emiliano Martinez's controversial World Cup gesture at his club's training base.

Martinez played an important role in Argentina's World Cup triumph, including a last-gasp save, which could have swung the game in favour of France.

He equally made an excellent stop during penalty shootouts, while his intimidating figure literally caused Aurélien Tchouameni to miss the target.

The Aston Villa man was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament following his heroic performance throughout the Mundial.

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After collecting his Golden Glove award, Martinez rather rudely placed it in front of his crotch area while on the podium.

A video shared on social media, showing Mbappe apparently mimicking those very same antics at PSG's training centre, is circulating online.

Martinez vs Mbappe

Before the World Cup final, Martinez had lashed out at France's star forward Mbappe. The Argentine revisited previous comments by the Frenchman, where the 23-year-old appeared to suggest that South American football was not as competitive as European football.

Despite winning the trophy, Mbappe ended up putting four goals past Dibu, including three from the spot. However, Martinez was however filmed trolling the PSG star in the dressing room where he called for a minute of silence.

In Buenos Aires, Martinez was seen holding a doll with Mbappe's picture on it, as players engaged with fans in an open-bus parade in Buenos Aires.

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Emi Martinez's offensive celebration

Sports Brief also reported that Martinez explained the meaning of the celebration he used, after he was declared the best goalkeeper of the 2022 World Cup.

Dibu pulled off a string of heroic saves throughout the tournament, to beat the likes of Hugo Lloris and Dominic Livakovic to the award.

But as soon as he received his prize at the final ceremony on December 18, 2022, Martinez celebrated in a manner that many have slammed as inappropriate.