FOOTBALL chiefs will today confirm a new law to ban Emi Martinez-style shoot-out antics. The game’s law-making body, the International FA Board, has agreed a major clampdown after Aston Villa keeper Martinez used every trick in the book during Argentina’s World Cup shoot-out wins over the Netherlands and France. Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez sparked a rule change after his World ...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA keeper Emi Martinez rocked up to a London casino for a night with friends. The World Cup-winning shot-stopper, 30, enjoyed a brief break from club training as he headed out with his pals in Mayfair on Thursday. Emi Martinez headed to a London casino in Mayfair He was snapped heading into The Palm Beach Casino for a fun evening out - which he left at around midnight. Martinez's ou...Full Story »

The Argentine played a heroic role in Argentina's World Cup win, dominating Sunday's penalty shoot-out against France. Emiliano Martinez has five years remaining on his Aston Villa contract Credit: Getty He also captured the tournament's Golden Glove, dramatically raising his stock as a top class goalkeeper. Martinez, 30, signed for Aston Villa in September 2020 after playing only 38 times in...Full Story »

Emi Martinez celebrated his Golden Glove award by pretending to hump it in front of FIFA officials. The Argentina goalkeeper was in a celebratory mood after not only being being handed the prize for the best shot stopper, but also winning the World Cup after making a crucial save in the penalty shootout victory against France. And he couldn't contain his emotions, performing an X-rated gesture...Full Story »

AC Milan desperate to extend Leao contract AC Milan are eager to tie Rafael Leao down to a new contract amid his excellent performances for club and country. Leao impressed for Portugal in Saturday's Nations League win against Czech Republic and he is wanted by Manchester City and Chelsea. Calciomercato says the Serie A side are willing to increase his salary beyond the €2 million he cu...Full Story »