Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has described Lionel Messi as his idol on and off the football field. His words are quoted Aim.
“This is the first and only player in history to complete football. He ends his career as an idol, not only as a player but also as a person. I don’t tell him this because he already knows that. He knows how much I appreciate him and protect him on the field,” said Martinez.
In the World Cup final played on December 18, the Argentinian team defeated the French team and became the new owner of the cup. Normal time ended with a score of 2:2. Messi has a goal. The teams also scored goals against each other in extra time, one of the shots being scored by Messi (3:3). The Argentines were more accurate in the penalty shoot-out.
Messi changed clubs this summer. After two years with PSG, the player decided to conquer MLS. He signed a contract with Inter Miami. He made his debut for the club by scoring from a free kick in the first leg. His hitting streak stopped at nine games. The Argentinian player missed Inter Miami’s last few matches due to injury.
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