Emiliano Martinez, the Argentine goalkeeper, was captured on camera cursing at Louis van Gaal in the Netherlands’ dugout after Friday’s thrilling World Cup quarterfinal in Qatar with the video viral
Shoot-out hero Martinez helps Argentina advance to the semi-final.
After defeating their Dutch opponents in a penalty shootout, the South Americans advanced to the round of four. Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi’s goals gave Argentina a chance to go to the semi-finals, but a stunning late double by Wout Weghorst forced extra time.
Emiliano Martinez Lashes Out At Louis Van Gaal After Penalty Shootout Win, Video Goes Viral
In the extra 30 minutes, no goals were scored, hence penalties were used to determine the game. Martinez emerged as the shootout’s MVP after making two incredible stops to keep Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis from scoring.
Four of Argentina’s five penalties kicks were successful, with Lautaro Martinez completing the game-winning attempt past Andries Noppert.
The Dutch Were Seen Provoking Argentina Players During Shoot-out
After the win, Argentina’s players were spotted mocking their Dutch rivals, but later video revealed that they had been provoked all throughout the shootout. Messi argued with the Dutch boss Louis Van Gaal after the game because he didn’t like the pre-match interview where the Dutch coach disrespected the Argentine national team.
Watch Emi Martinez Cursing Van Gaal In A Rage.
Martinez also flashed Van Gaal the finger as he and his colleagues walked off the field at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Martinez said, “Keep your mouth quiet you f***ing t***!” towards the Netherlands dugout, according to the Daily Mail. I gave you two f***s!
Emi Martínez: “I fu*ked you twice! twice! you bi*ch.”
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) December 9, 2022
New video captured from the stands, however, seems to indicate that Van Gaal was the target of Martinez’s critical remarks:
View it here:
Pero quien coño es “el dibu” Martínez para señalar con el dedito a Van Gaal y al putísimo Edgar Davids yo estoy flipando con esta gente jajajajaja pic.twitter.com/UtsPxhqPLu
— Óscar (@TheRealOxcar) December 10, 2022
What Remarks Emi Martinez Made Against Van Gaal?
In a fiery interview with beIN Sports, Martinez criticised Van Gaal, telling the 71-year-old to “keep his mouth shut.”
The Aston Villa goalkeeper also criticised Mateu Lahoz for his fondness for issuing cards, saying: “The ref was providing everything for them. He provided 10 minutes voluntarily. Moreover, he awarded them two or three outside-the-box free kicks. He really just wanted them to score, so they don’t want that referee to be on the field again.
I believe Van Gaal needs to restrain himself after hearing him say, “We have an advantage in penalties, so if we go to penalties, we win.”
Martinez uses big words in the after game interview. pic.twitter.com/tZHXO9XDjg
— Abaho Simon (@simaba2020) December 10, 2022