Emiliano Martinez overturns prejudices about the Blues

Who said Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez didn’t like France? The images of the Argentine keeper’s obscene provocations after the 2022 World Cup final stayed in everyone’s mind, as did his attitude every time he faced a French club in a European competition.

A particular relationship with France

But Dibu Martinez seems to have a rather special relationship with his former French opponents. And since he also met Spain in another World Cup final, the keeper is well placed to compare the two national teams. Contrary to expectations, the Blues have his favour… “If we face Spain again, we beat them.”

In an interview with journalist Gaston Edul, Argentina’s number 1 made a strange statement. It remains to be seen, also, whether that little sliding tackle on La Roja isn’t a reaction of a sore loser.

“As a team, it was France that inspired the most respect in me in 2022. Because they had been world champions and they had more experience. I had more respect for them. Then, I knew Spain was very strong, but today, if we face them again, we beat them,” he said. It’s always easier to hand out compliments when you’re winning.