A little more than a month before the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where France were defeated by Argentina and Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez dedicated an obscene gesture with the Golden Glove, now Kylian Mbappe was caught imitating the Argentine goalkeeper.
The clip has gone viral on various social media and Mbappe can be seen leaving the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) training center with one of the Budweiser-sponsored MVP of the match awards. World Cup in Qatar 2022. The French striker modeled what “Deebou” Martinez did when he received the Golden Glove and put the award on par with his genius.
Martinez caused controversy throughout the World Cup due to his different faces and dances. However, this gesture at the awards ceremony and in the presence of the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and various government officials caused outrage.
Subsequently, the goalkeeper said that his actions were directed exclusively at the French fans present at the Lusail stadium. According to Emiliano, he suffered from several boos and an arrogant attitude, which he wanted to respond to.
However, this action was not an isolated event, as in the 2021 Copa América Final, where Argentina beat Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium, the Aston Villa goalkeeper was seen making the gesture.
After the biggest football event, Mbappe, who was the protagonist of an avalanche of ridicule from Martinez, several Albiceleste players and South American fans, downplayed the celebration. “Holidays are not my problem. No need to waste energy on useless things.
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Source: La Opinion
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