‘I did it because…’: Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez explains obscene Golden Glove celebration after World Cup victory.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper was also awarded the Golden Glove during the ceremony, but his celebration with the award caused some controversy in Qatar. Martinez celebrated after receiving the award by holding it to his groyne, much to the delight of fans. He made a similar gesture after being named the best goalkeeper in Copa America 2021.
Martinez explained his gesture to La Red (Argentine media outlet) by saying that he did it because the French were booing him. I did it because the French were booing me; pride is not something I have, he explained.
The title is dedicated to my family. I come from a very humble background. I went to England when I was very young. I’d like to dedicate it to them , he went on to say.
Argentina took the lead in the 23rd minute of a tightly contested final, with Lionel Messi converting a penalty after Angel Di Maria was fouled in the French box. Then, in the 36th minute, a quick counter by Alexis MacAllister extended their lead to 2-0.
Kylian Mbappe staged a comeback for France in the second half, levelling proceedings within 97 seconds as the game approached full-time. He scored a penalty in the 80th minute after Kolo Muani was brought down in the Argentine box. Then, in the 81st minute, a stunning volley made it 2-2.source: Soccer Stories – Oh My GoalArgentina appeared to have found a winner in extra time after Messi scored in the 108th minute. Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 118th minute, after converting a penalty to tie the game at 3-3.
Martinez came out on top in the shootout to deny Aurelien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman as Argentina won 4-2 in penalties.