E. Martinez: "I felt severe pain in my finger during the World Cup”

2026-10-31 14:17 © AP

Argentina national team and Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez revealed that he experienced severe finger pain during the World Cup:

"I cried every day—look at my finger.

On a scale of ten, the pain in my finger was at the maximum.

Before the first match against Algeria, I could only dive with one hand, like a zombie.”

"I cried until midnight because my finger hurt so badly.

Every time I put on my glove, I screamed in pain.”

Argentina reached the World Cup final.

They lost to Spain in the decisive match.

Emiliano Martínez was one of the key players for Argentina.