Can the Argentina who conquered it 2022 World Cup that it was full of “stars”, with the top of them being Lionel Messibut it would hardly have gotten there without his contribution Emiliano Martines.
The huge saves of “Dibu” and the his unparalleled talent on penalties they helped “Albiceleste” a lot on the difficult road to the trophy. All eyes in the country are now on the 2026 World Cup, with Argentina keen to repeat their feat.
Yes, O Martins he emphasized in an interview that if this happens, then he will retire from active action. It is worth noting that the experienced goalkeeper will be only 34 years old in 2026, quite a young age for a goalkeeper, if he really decides to end his career.
“Is there any national team that has won two consecutive World Cups? If I become a two-time world champion with the national team of Argentina, I will retire. I promise you. I’m telling you today. I will retire after this World Cup”Martines specifically stated.
It is recalled that winning two consecutive World Cups is indeed something very difficult, since only Brazil (1958, 1962) and the Italy (1934, 1938) have succeeded.
Source: Sport Fm
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