Emiliano Martinez: Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper suspended for ‘offensive behaviour’

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina’s next two matches after being suspended by FIFA for “offensive behaviour”.

The suspension relates to two incidents during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this month.

Martinez repeated his infamous celebration after the 2022 World Cup victory by holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his crotch after the 3-0 win over Chile on September 6.

The match was Argentina’s first since winning the Copa America in the United States in July.

On September 10, Martinez hit a camera with his gloves when a cameraman approached him on the pitch after the 2–1 defeat to Colombia.

The Argentine Football Association said it disagreed with the suspension but that Martinez was “responsible” for his actions.

He will miss the qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia in October.

Martinez won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup and placed the trophy near his cross after the presentation.