Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez discovered himself on the centre of controversy once more after the full-time whistle following within the Champions League on Wednesday evening, which has led newspapers in Italy to criticise the World Cup winner for ‘unsportsmanlike’ behaviour.
Martinez slammed for ‘unsurprising’ behaviour in Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus
Juventus held Villa to a 0–0 draw within the Midlands on Wednesday evening, however the hosts had a late Morgan Rogers objective dominated after a foul on Juventus stopper Michele Di Gregorio.
Shortly afterwards, and after the full-time whistle had blown, Martinez may very well be seen approaching Di Gregorio, mocking and exaggerating the extent of the contact that led to the objective being dominated out.
Turin-based outlet didn’t take too kindly to the Argentine’s gesture, claiming it was ‘unsurprising’ and confirmed his ‘tendency to transcend the boundaries of sportsmanship’.