Emiliano Martínez (31) refused to accept the adjective pimp or arrogant given to him as a result of his constant provocations, especially in the Argentina team. The controversial Aston Villa goalkeeper makes sure his tricks are not studied. “I think it’s something natural,” he said in a wide-ranging interview with ‘The Guardian’.
“I don’t think, I just do it. It’s something that happens in the moment. It’s something that can happen, the adrenaline kicks in and sometimes you just can’t control it. I don’t look for it, It just comes. Sometimes when I see it outside , you think: ‘He’s a show.’ to win the game,” he admitted.
“Do I feel misunderstood? “Yes, exactly… people who think I’m arrogant are probably because they don’t know me. When you ask all my teammates, the ones in the national team, I do everything for my team, I try to help everyone in the club. The only thing I want is the best for my club and my country. That’s all I’m worried about.”
He insists: “I never try to irritate the fans, I never do that. I just try to slow down when the game is against us; I try to kick the ball as hard as I can to the other side. But if you stay firm and “You don’t insult anyone, no matter what religion… you can do whatever you want. I don’t speak bad words, I don’t insult anyone. I’m just trying to help my team. I always respect the players. I don’t.”
Source: La Verdad
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