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'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's final.

Argentina's goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martínez touches the World Cup trophy as the team receives their gold medals during the Qatar 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after the football final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. Foto: FRANCK FIFE / AFP
18 December 2022

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez said it was Argentina's "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the nail-biting penalty shootout victory over France in Sunday's final.

Martínez, 30, saved from Kingsley Coman in the shootout to help Argentina to a 4-2 win after the thrilling final ended 3-3 in extra-time.

"It was a very complicated match, they came back to equalise in the game but it was our destiny to suffer," said the Aston Villa keeper.

"All that I have dreamed of has been achieved. I have no words for it. I was calm during the penalty shoot-out, and everything went as we wanted. 

"I left very young for England. I dedicate this victory to all my family."

 

 

– TIMES/AFP

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