Emiliano Martinez will get guard canine price £20,000 to guard World Cup winner’s medal

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has reportedly splashed £20,000 on a guard canine in an effort to shield his World Cup winner’s medal, the Daily Star reported.

The Aston Villa goalie purchased a Belgian Malinois guard canine which have been utilized by the SAS and US Navy Seals in fight zones and the World Cup winner reportedly made the acquisition from Elite Protection Dogs in an effort to shield his household in addition to his World Cup winner’s medal, the outlet additional acknowledged.

Martinez, who had an prolonged day without work after main the La Albiceleste to a 3rd World Cup title has been within the information and confronted criticism for the extreme tone of his celebrations.

He carried a doll with Mbappé’s face on it whereas standing alongside teammate Lionel Messi as Argentina paraded the trophy again dwelling. Martinez, who additionally made a crude gesture after successful the Golden Glove award for greatest goalkeeper, was filmed mocking Mbappé within the workforce dressing room after the sport.

On Sunday, Martinez was left on the bench by Aston Villa coach Unai Emery of their conflict towards Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, the coach ahs determined to maintain his religion on Swedish keeper Robin Olsen who had a shaky time towards Liverpool in Villa’s Boxing Day conflict.

This was the most recent improvement in a burgeoning saga between the coach and the participant. Earlier final week, Fichajes.internet, which offers with soccer switch market, had reported that Emery was ‘desperate’ to promote Martinez.

Fichajes had stated that Martinez was set for talks with membership boss Emery over his behaviour in Qatar – who confirmed he would urge Martinez to ‘control’ his ’feelings’ sooner or later.