Argentina goalie Emiliano Martinez stunned the conservative hosts during the ceremony after the World Cup final. 9WWOS
When he received the honour during the postgame ceremony, he was seen holding the trophy near his groin, to loud boos from the France fans.
"I did it because the French booed me," Martinez told Argentine radio station La Red of the gesture, per multiple reports. "Pride does not work with me."He was joined at the trophy ceremony by teammate Lionel Messi, who won the Golden Ball, as well as Enzo Fernandez, the winner of the Best Young Player award.
"It was a very complicated game. Our destiny was to suffer. They had one last chance to win, luckily I was able to stop it with my foot. "This is a moment I've always dreamt of living, I have no words for it. I left very young for England and I would like to dedicate this victory to my family."
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