- Keeper has won World Cup & Copa America
- Character can grate on some rivals
- Saw Greek giants dash Villa's European dreams
GettyFrench star happy to exact revenge on ‘very arrogant’ Emi Martinez – with enigmatic Argentina & Aston Villa goalkeeper told he lacks ‘respect’

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Virgin Media
✅ Combines superfast home broadband and live Premier League broadcasting into a single household bill.
✅ Allows you to bolt TNT Sports onto an existing TV package on a 31-day rolling basis for around £25 a month.
✅ Broadband-only customers can use the free Stream box to add and drop the Sky Sports HD pack on a 30-day rolling basis.

EE
✅ The "Sport Plus" tier bundles both Sky Sports (via NOW) and TNT Sports into one seamless package to cover all 267 televised matches.
✅ Allows you to upgrade or downgrade your TV tier each month without breaking your 24-month broadband contract.
✅ Includes the Apple TV 4K or EE TV Box Pro for high-end viewing and easy multi-room streaming setups.
GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Aston Villa shot-stopper has seen his stock soar in recent times, with his ability between the sticks having never been in question. He has forged a reputation as a penalty-saving specialist, with that skill set allowing him to play crucial roles in World Cup and Copa America triumphs for his country.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Martinez’s antics can, however, rub some up the wrong way. France, and Kylian Mbappe in particular, were on the receiving end at Qatar 2022, while many more domestic, continental and global rivals have found cause to pick fault with the 32-year-old’s behaviour.
WHAT BIANCONE SAID
Biancone did get one over on Martinez and Co last season, as his Olympiacos side dashed Villa’s Europa Conference League dreams at the semi-final stage, and he has told 90Football of wrestling bragging rights away from a player that divides opinion: “I find him very arrogant. What I didn’t like about Martínez’s behaviour was the lack of respect. The result made me happy because I made my French friends happy.”
WHAT NEXT?
Olympiacos went on to make history in 2023-24 when becoming the first Greek club to win a major European trophy. Martinez is still waiting on honours at Villa, with Unai Emery's side preparing to join the Champions League ranks in 2024-25.
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