The option to extend the contract of first team player Inigo Martinez has been triggered by FC Barcelona and he is set to remain with the Club until 30 June 2026. Both parties had reached agreement months earlier, but registration with the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) was pending. FC Barcelona expresses its satisfaction at having secured the Basque defender's services for an additional seas...Full Story »

Although he is 18 years old and has only played 25 games for Los Angeles FC, Venezuelan Martinez has already managed to attract the attention of a good number of European clubs. According to Estadio Deportivo, the attacker has been closely monitored by Barcelona, Real Betis, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and Porto. Forged in Monagas in his country, the youngster joined LAFC last Februar...Full Story »

Unai Emery labelled Emiliano Martinez as “the best goalkeeper in the world” after his penalty save helped Aston Villa to a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Fulham broke the deadlock through Raul Jimenez who showed great strength to claim his fourth Premier League goal of the season and fifth overall.Morgan Rogers’ deflected shot off Calvin Bassey drew the scores level ...Full Story »

But the decision has been fully of the goalkeeper's own making. Martinez will no longer be sporting Villa's No 1 shirt Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 for £20m, and has made 145 league appearances for the Villans. He has since excelled both at club level and for Argentina at international level. Martinez lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, playing in every minute and...Full Story »

Roberto Martinez has defended Cristiano Ronaldo and hailed the importance of his Portugal captain ahead of his sixth European Championship.Portugal begin their Euro 2024 campaign on Tuesday with a Group F match with Czech Republic where talisman Ronaldo will make more history.Al Nassr forward Ronaldo, fresh from scoring 51 goals in 52 appearances for club and country during the 2023-24 season, w...Full Story »

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez saluted captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring quality after watching him send the nation into Euro 2024 with two stunning goals against Republic of Ireland.The 39-year-old, who was winning his 207th senior cap in Aveiro, struck after 50 and 60 minutes following Joao Felix’s first-half opener to ensure the Euro 2016 winners head for Germany on the back of...Full Story »

King of the dark arts Emiliano Martinez said it was his destiny to be the penalty shootout hero as Aston Villa booked their spot in the semi-final of the Europa Conference LeagueThe Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago in similar circumstances, produced more heroics against Lille, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shoot...Full Story »

Emiliano Martinez was the unsurprising star of a dramatic penalty shootout as Aston Villa edged past Lille and into the semi-final of the Europa Conference League.The Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago, produced some similar heroics in France, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shootout win after the quarter-final had ...Full Story »

LAUTARO MARTINEZ'S wife Agustina Gandolfo's latest photos were labelled "illegal" after she shared them on social media. Inter Milan striker Martinez, 26, has been married to Argentine model Agustina since May last year. The couple have two children together - Nina, three, and Theo, who was born in August. Agustina has used her platform to build a huge social media following through regular...Full Story »

Chelsea monitoring Martinez as backup to Osimhen Chelsea are intensifying its search for a new centre-forward, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as a prime target, according to HITC. Chelsea's primary choice for the striker role is Napoli's Victor Osimhen and his price is believed to have dropped to around £95 million from £150 million since last summer. However, if Chelsea fails to ...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is adamant Lisandro Martinez will return better than ever from his knee injury. Lisandro won't be seen until April as he recovers from ligament damage. Ten Hag said: "It is a setback of course. "Licha was returning and you see his contribution to the team when he is playing, apart from the technical skills also the mentality. "It is a big setback for Lic...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez’s knee injury “doesn’t look good” and the concerned Manchester United boss is praying centre-back has avoided a “personal disaster”.The 26-year-old looked crestfallen after being forced off on just his fourth appearance since returning from four months out following the reoccurrence of a foot issue.Martinez was surrounded by...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino praised Emiliano Martinez after the Aston Villa goalkeeper produced a string of saves to deny his Chelsea side in their goalless FA Cup fourth-round meeting at Stamford Bridge.Villa are five places and 12 points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League table but there was little to separate them here, although the hosts will reflect on chances missed in the first half by Noni M...Full Story »

LISANDRO MARTINEZ'S girlfriend dazzled in a stunning outfit for Carnival in Argentina. Muri Lopez left little to the imagination in an extravagant outfit. She wore a glittery gold one-piece that barely covered up her modesty, along with a gold-plated necklace and armbands. Muri also wore feathers and an elaborate headpiece, with the outfit showing off her toned abs. Fans went wild for the ...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has resumed individual training as he steps up his recovery from a foot injury. WHAT HAPPENED?The 25-year-old is back on the training pitch after nearly three months out injured. The defender was pictured doing individual training work ahead of his side's Champions League clash on Tuesday at home to Bayern Munich. The Argentine World Cup winner ini...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Lisandro and Shaw are back in training   Our performance/passion   San Marino in the last three games: 3 Goals scored.Brazil in the last three games: 1 Goal scored.         Leo Messi doesn't go anywhere without a bodyguard.   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (C...Full Story »

Man City battle Barca and Real Madrid for Martinez (90min) Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a three-way battle to sign Arnau Martinez from Girona, says 90min. The Spanish defender has impressed in La Liga and caught he attention of several top European sides. While Barca and Madrid want to keep him in Spain, the English team may have the advantage as Girona are part of the ...Full Story »

Martinez has announced himself as one of La Liga's premier right-backs since Girona returned to the top flight last season, while he has also contributed to their bright beginning to this campaign, sitting second in the table. His exploits last term attracted the attention of Barcelona - where he spent six years in his adolescence - and Real Madrid, but neither ended up sanctioning a bid during...Full Story »

Martinez was forced off during Man United's crushing 3-1 defeat at Arsenal earlier this month. He's played six games in all competitions this season, but will now face a spell on the sidelines. Lisandro Martinez comes off against Arsenal. A club statement read: "Lisandro Martinez will be out of action for an extended period due to an aggravation of the foot injury he suffered in April. "The ...Full Story »

Martinez had a second operation on his injured metatarsal on Monday after tests revealed it had not healed correctly. Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is being targeted by Manchester United The Argentina defender, 25, had returned to action after initial surgery in April. But he experienced pain in his foot against Arsenal last month. Martinez then played against Brighton and Bayern Munich befor...Full Story »