Graeme Souness has blasted Emilian Martinez’s World Cup winning celebrations - branding the Argentina star a “vulgar clown” following their shoot-out triumph over France.
The Aston Villa keeper saved from Kingsley Coman, before throwing the ball away as Aurelien Tchouameni prepared to go next. He sent his effort wide of the post. Martinez then had to be held back by the referee as we went to confront Kolo Muani, but the French forward dispatched in spite of the keeper’s antics. It didn’t matter though, as substitute Gonzalo Montiel netted to give the Albiceleste their third World Cup triumph.
Martinez was awarded FIFA’s Golden Glove after being selected as the tournament’s best goalie, and celebrated by holding it in front of his groin and thrusting as Qatari dignitaries looked on. Souness is no stranger to controversial post-match celebrations. As Galatasaray boss, he marched into the centre of Fenerbahce’s pitch after a derby win over their Istanbul’s rivals and planted a flag of his team’s colours on the centre spot, which almost caused an international incident.
