French politician calls on FIFA to strip Emiliano Martinez of Golden Glove award
In the wake of his obscene gesture when receiving the award, a French politician has called on FIFA to revoke the Golden Glove from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez.
Argentina and France have delivered one of the most memorable FIFA World Cup finals in years. In the end, it was Lionel Messi's team that emerged victorious, mainly thanks to Emiliano Martinez.
Not only did the Aston Villa goalkeeper made a crucial save in the dying minutes of the extra time, but he also got into the French players' heads in the shootout, saving Kingsley Coman's kick before Aurelien Tchouameni's miss.
Dibu, however, has sparked controversy because of his actions both on and off the field, especially in the post-match celebrations. In fact, a French politian is now asking FIFA to revoke the Golden Glove from Martinez due to an obscene gesture.
French politician wants FIFA to revoke Golden Glove award from Emiliano Martinez
Martinez celebrated his Golden Glove award at Qatar 2022the same way he did at the 2021 Copa America, forgetting his manners. French politian Karl Olive was disgusted with Dibu's gesture, saying FIFA should revoke the award from him.
In only a year since becoming Argentina's starting goalkeeper, Dibu has already become a controversial figure in world soccer. He doesn't seem to care too much about it, as long as he continues to win trophies for his nation.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
