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Jake Stokes

Why Lionel Messi should thank Arsenal and Neal Maupay for historic Argentina World Cup win

A handful of Arsenal supporters have jokingly taken credit for Argentina's win over France in the World Cup final. While Lionel Messi stole the limelight, former Gunners goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the star of the show after making several crucial saves.

In the dying embers of extra-time, the Aston Villa shot-stopper denied Randal Kolo Muani with a spectacular intervention to keep his nation's hopes of international glory alive. After singe-handedly keeping Argentina in the game and sending the tie to a penalty shootout, Martinez was called upon again.

Kylian Mbappe, who stepped up first for Didier Deschamps' side, found no issue in beating the 30-year-old from 12-yards for the third time of the evening. But, the France star's teammates struggled to block out Martinez's dark arts.

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