Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez hit with Argentina ban for two controversial incidents

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina s next two World Cup qualifiers after being disciplined by FIFA.

Martinez helped Argentina win Copa America in the summer after his heroics at the 2022 World Cup.

His emergence for the national team has been pivotal in their recent success and ensuring Lionel Messi retires with at least one World Cup winner s medal.

He found himself in hot water after winning the World Cup in Qatar when he made a lewd gesture with the Golden Glove trophy.

Martinez made the same gesture with the Copa America trophy which is a lot bigger, by the way and has this time been disciplined by FIFA.

A statement from the Argentine Football Association confirmed FIFA s decision to punish the player, which they ab…