Emiliano martínez

So, you can bet he will not be getting much kip on Saturday night ahead of Argentina's World Cup final. Advertisement. Emi Martinez has been superb for ...

[Against the Croatians](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6909049/argentina-3-croatia-0-messi-world-cup-final-alvarez/), Martinez had a quiet game. [France](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/34011/france/) but Martinez knows he is within touching distance of a winners' medal. [Villa](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/604/aston-villa/) because he felt he was not trusted at the Emirates. [Lionel Messi](https://www.the-sun.com/who/lionel-messi/) in the World Cup final, it is the bloke who left his family in South America for London as a teenager, ignored the doubters and displayed a bloody-minded refusal to give up on his dream even when he was drifting around the EFL on loan from [Arsenal](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/602/arsenal/). [Argentina](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/12636/argentina/) if he completes an absolutely epic journey from the Potteries to the top of the world on Sunday. [Arsenal to win the FA Cup](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/1239145/arsenal-2-chelsea-1-aubameyangs-double-10-man-blues-fa-cup-final/) with a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea in 2020.

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Emiliano Martinez comments after becoming first Villa player to reach a World Cup final.

@AVFCStatto: Emiliano Martinez is the first Aston Villa player to reach the World Cup final. Desperate for Messi and Martinez to win the tournament. Argentina will beat France in the final. Everybody wanted us to lose, it was us against the rest of the world. There just remains the small matter of Sunday's final when either champions France or Morocco will lie in wait for Messi, Martinez and Co. to reach the final Against Mexico in the first half it was sloppy. Clean sheet to go along with it too. A shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup game sparked fears that Argentina could face an early exit from the competition. The result means Martinez becomes the first Villa player to reach a World Cup final while Messi continues his dream of lifting the World Cup trophy to climax his brilliant career. “I can’t believe it, we lost the first game and everything was upside down,” Martinez told beIN SPORTS. [Despite his first-half nerves ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emi-martinez-lionel-messi-argentina-25745999), when the [Villa ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc)goalkeeper turned his back as Messi took the penalty that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead, Martinez later revealed the somewhat surprising mentality that had helped propel them to victory.

France or Morocco now await in Sunday's showpiece back at that cavernous arena, where two-time champions Argentina kicked off the tournament with one of the ...

Emiliano Martinez says Argentinas fighters are ready for one last battle in their quest for glory at a World Cup where he believes everyone wanted us to ...

"Before the penalty, we were the ones controlling the game. We have to give everything in that match." Unfortunately the penalty changed everything, a penalty I'd never have called in this match. "Against Mexico the first half was a little bit sloppy. "We lost the first game. Half a minute before that it was supposed to be a corner and we were not awarded one.

La Albiceleste are through to the sixth final in their history thanks to a Lionel Messi-inspired triumph against 2018 runners-up Croatia in Tuesday's ...

“Before the penalty, we were the ones controlling the game. We have to give everything in that match.” Unfortunately the penalty changed everything, a penalty I’d never have called in this match. “Against Mexico the first half was a little bit sloppy. “We lost the first game. Half a minute before that it was supposed to be a corner and we were not awarded one.

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Emi Martinez receives plaudits for his role in Argentina's success at the World Cup.

Everybody wanted us to lose, it was us against the rest of the world. [Aston Villa ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc)goalkeeper than he had anticipated against Croatia, as Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to give the country a 3-0 win. [comments section…](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emiliano-martinez-argentina-world-cup-25746814#comments-wrapper) “I can’t believe it, we lost the first game and everything was upside down,” he told Against Mexico in the first half it was sloppy. [Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez helps Argentina reach World Cup final](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-emiliano-martinez-argentina-25746292) [What Emi Martinez did for Lionel Messi penalty as Argentina reach World Cup final](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emi-martinez-lionel-messi-argentina-25745999) [Aston Villa star 'going backwards' as pundit not fully convinced by ability](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-star-going-backwards-25745824) [Sergio Aguero reveals impact of 'madman' Emi Martinez on Argentina amid World Cup bid](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-martinez-argentina-aguero-25745126) [Aston Villa in £17m transfer link as three other clubs eye deal](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-brighton-palace-25743938) [beIN SPORTS ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-emiliano-martinez-argentina-25746292). The win over Croatia means [ Jorge Mendes connection crucial to Aston Villa transfer as defender could cut loan agreement short](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-felix-25738686) [ Aston Villa monitor £17m striker as Unai Emery sends double transfer demand](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-felix-transfers-emery-25691701) The usually unflappable Martinez could not hide his early nerves, [looking away as Messi took the penalty ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/emi-martinez-lionel-messi-argentina-25745999)that gave Argentina the lead before the team cruised to victory. [Martinez ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/emiliano-martinez)becomes the first Villa player to reach a World Cup final and he shared a message with fans on social media.

La Albiceleste are through to the sixth final in their history thanks to a Lionel Messi-inspired triumph against 2018 runners-up Croatia in Tuesday's ...

Maybe we were not so dangerous in front of their goal but we were the ones in possession, controlling the ball. We have to give everything in that match.' Unfortunately the penalty changed everything, a penalty I'd never have called in this match. Their second goal - maybe we didn't have a bit of luck. [La](/news/los-angeles/index.html) Albiceleste are through to the sixth final in their history thanks to a [Lionel Messi-inspired triumph against 2018 runners-up Croatia in Tuesday's comfortable 3-0 win at Lusail Stadium](/sport/live/article-11528809/Argentina-vs-Croatia-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html). I think after the penalty, it changed the whole match. 'I'm so upset they called this type of penalty against us. 'Against Mexico the first half was a little bit sloppy. Obviously we lost the unbeaten run of 36 games. 'We lost the first game. 'It stressed us a little bit. [Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html) [Emiliano Martinez](/sport/emiliano-martinez/index.html) says Argentina's 'fighters' are ready for one last battle in their quest for glory at a World Cup where he believes 'everyone wanted us to lose'.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will play in the World Cup final with Argentina after easing past Croatia in the semi-finals, with anti-Argentine ...

Messi appeared to be struggling at times against Croatia but Martinez played down any suggestion their captain was injured. We’re so happy to have them.” “Mexico the first half was a bit sloppy, everyone wanted us to lose, everyone wanted us to lose. We are so happy to have them. [after they lost to Saudi Arabia in their opening game](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/saudi-arabia-defy-expectations-argentina-28555044) and he says the rest of the world wanted them to lose their next game to Mexico and go out. [there is a siege mentality in the dressing room](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/argentina-english-insult-world-cup-28727304) where it is Argentina against the rest of the world.

Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has said that it's them against the rest of the word after reaching the final of the 2022 FIFA World ...

Messi ran the show against Croatia in the semi-final of the tournament, starring in a 3-0 win over Croatia. Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to book a spot in the final of the tournament. They're both really good so whoever comes it's a World Cup final, so we know it's going to be hard,” said Martinez. Everyone wanted us to lose, so it's us against the rest of the world,” said Martinez. Obviously, we lost the unbeaten run of 36 games. We lost the first game.

(Reuters) - Argentina have improved during the World Cup and found their best form on Tuesday when they beat Croatia 3-0 in the semi-finals, said goalkeeper ...

We are not the Finalissima team. We already have the talent. We are not the Copa America team.