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FIFA give 'Dibu' Martinez two-match ban for 'offensive behaviour'

28-09-2024 09:46 Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."

COPA AMÉRICA

'Dibu' Martínez, the shoot-out 'animal,' roars again for Argentina

05-07-2024 10:38 Argentina's goalkeeper produced two brilliant diving saves to ensure his nation progressed on penalties against Ecuador in the Copa América quarter-finals on Thursday.

Copa América 2024

'Dibu' Martínez recreates penalty heroics for Argentina against Ecuador

05-07-2024 00:26 Argentina reach Copa America semi-finals thanks to win on penalties over Ecuador after 1-1 draw; Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez the hero once again after saving two spot-kicks after Lionel Messi had missed.

VIOLENCE AT MARACANÃ

Attack on fans overshadows Argentina historic win over Brazil

22-11-2023 12:52 Violence at the Maracanã as Brazilian police attack Argentina fans; Messi leads players off pitch in protest; Albiceleste goes on to win 1-0, breaking Brazil’s unbeaten qualifying run dating back to 1954.

CHAOS IN THE MARACANÃ

‘Always the same’ – Bittersweet win in Maracanã marred by ugly scenes

22-11-2023 12:10 National team coach Lionel Scaloni’s comments cast doubt over his future and delivered another twist in the tale to a stunning and shocking night in Rio de Janeiro.

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GOALIE'S DONATION

'Dibu' Martínez auctions World Cup gloves for US$45K for cancer hospital

10-03-2023 20:25 Gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of the Garrahan children's cancer hospital.

FOOTBALL

Argentina dominates FIFA's 'The Best' award ceremony

27-02-2023 21:56 Messi, Scaloni and 'Dibu' Martinez also pick up prizes, with even Argentina's legendary fanbase honoured with an award.

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French minister brands Argentina 'vulgar and inelegant winners'

23-12-2022 09:27 French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra accuses Argentina's footballers of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappé on their victory parade.

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

'Dibu' Martínez gets a hero's welcome in his home town

23-12-2022 09:11 Emiliano Martínez greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar del Plata, as he calls on young goalkeepers to win Argentina's "their fourth star."

NATIONAL PRIDE

National pride: world champions welcomed as heroes in their hometowns

22-12-2022 17:14 World Cup winners given honours and warm welcomes as they are welcomed back to their hometowns as heroes.

ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS

Rosario celebrates its native sons, Messi and Di María

19-12-2022 16:45 Rosario erupts in celebration as Argentina once again lifts the World Cup trophy after a 36-year wait, with natives Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María starring in the epic victory over France.

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

18-12-2022 15:49 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.

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'Dibu' Martínez: 'Greatest-ever' Messi powering underdogs Argentina

17-12-2022 10:33 Goalkeeper says Argentina will draw on the experience of their successful 2021 Copa América campaign – as well as the dazzling form of Lionel Messi – in the final at the Lusail Stadium.

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Argentina have 'passion and heart,' says Emiliano Martínez

09-12-2022 21:47 Penalty shoot-out star Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez said "passion and heart" propelled his side into the World Cup semi-finals after the Albiceleste won against the Netherlands and qualified for the semi-finals.

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Argentina into World Cup semi-finals after shoot-out win over Netherlands

09-12-2022 19:22 Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.

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Scaloni calls for calm after World Cup victory over Mexico

26-11-2022 22:05 Lionel Scaloni pleaded with Argentines to remain calm after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive.

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Lautaro Martínez: Shock Saudi World Cup loss ‘hurts a lot’

22-11-2022 11:20 Argentina striker Lautaro Martínez lamented Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the World Cup in Qatar, admitting that "it hurts a lot."