Argentina goalkeeper mocks Mbappé with ‘A minute’s silence’

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez sparked controversy after a video surfaced online showing him mocking France striker Kylian Mbappé in the dressing room following Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

In the video, Argentina players can be seen celebrating their victory by dancing and chanting, “A minute’s silence for” before Martínez shouted, “For Mbappé who’s dead!” The video has caused outrage among fans, with many condemning Martínez’s actions as disrespectful and unsportsmanlike.

The Argentine Football Association has not yet commented on the incident, but it remains to be seen how they will respond to the backlash. In the meantime, Martínez’s actions have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for an apology and others defending his right to celebrate the team’s victory.

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