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Dan Marsh

Emi Martinez celebrated World Cup award win with lewd gesture in front of Qatari officials

Emiliano Martinez landed the coveted Golden Glove award after Argentina won the World Cup final - and then celebrated with a crude gesture in front of unimpressed Qatari officials.

Martinez, 30, played a monumental role in Argentina's triumph over France in an epic finale at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria had fired Lionel Scaloni's side into a 2-0 lead before a rapid double from Kylian Mbappe forced extra-time.

Messi keep his cool to nudge the Albiceste back in front with just 12 minutes remaining, but Mbappe completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot to rescue France again.

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