Champions League: Villas Emiliano Martinez Winds Up Psg With Cap

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has attempted to provoke Paris Saint-Germain supporters with a baseball cap poking fun at Frances defeat by Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final as he arrived for Wednesdays Champions League quarter-final.

The Argentine was pictured on the English clubs social media account wearing a cap showing a French cockerel alongside the Argentina badge and the four trophies he has won with the national team.

Martinez frustrated France supporters with his provocative behaviour during the penalty shootout victory in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar. His save from Kingsley Coman after arguing with the referee helped Lionel Messis Argentina to victory.

He then sparked anger in France by brandishing a doll of Kylian Mbappe during Argentinas victory celebrations in Buenos Aires.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said though 32-year-old Martinez had matured compared in recent seasons.