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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Emiliano Martinez labelled "a toddler" by Argentina boss after World Cup celebrations

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni believes Emiliano Martinez will "not be happy" at some of his World Cup antics - but he has stuck up for the Aston Villa goalkeeper.

Martinez, 30, caused controversy by holding his Golden Glove trophy - given to the tournament's best goalkeeper - to his crotch after Argentina defeated France in the final. He then carried around a baby doll with Kylian Mbappe's face on it during a victory parade.

The former Arsenal star was criticised for his post-match actions and even received a telling off from club boss Unai Emery during a press conference. Scaloni has now waded in on the debate - calling him "a toddler" - but he claims Martinez is a "good boy".

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