Aston Villa’s Argentinean goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez cannot wait to represent his country at the World Cup later this year. He says he doesn’t even see his friends because he’s obsessed with football.World Cup is the biggest tournament in the sport, but you can say that people in South America have got a special bond with the iconic competition. They want it more, get more excited about it, and probably suffer the most when knocked out. After Argentina’s disastrous showing four years ago in Russia, when they lost to France in the Round of 16, they are determined to put things right in what will be the last chance for the likes of Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. 22.11. (1.20) Argentina (6.50) Saudi Arabia (15.0)26.11. (1.70) Argentina (3.50) Mexico (5.50)30.11. (5.50) Poland (3.80) Argentina (1.65)Goalkeeper Martinez told Radio Doble Amarilla in his homeland that he wants to do well for the country.”If I want to win things with the national team, I must set my sights high. I don’t even go out for a coffee with friends. I’m obsessed with my job. I want to be at my best to reach the World Cup. In these months, I will achieve it. I want to be the best goalkeeper in the World Cup.”🎬 | Emiliano Martinez gives a sneak peek into Lionel Messi’s leadership skills. pic.twitter.com/iYYS8SoIOh— infosfcb (@infosfcb) June 9, 2022 The former Arsenal custodian believes that his team has the quality, desire and an inspiring leader in Messi.”Everyone shuts up. And they are all like that, you know. Whoever it is. The manager. The president of Argentina. Whoever’s in there, they just shut up.”Argentina will play in Group C, along with Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.
