After being punished for those two incidents, Martinez will now miss Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela on October 10 and Bolivia on October 15. The Aston Villa goalkeeper has now broken his silence on the ban, having taken to social media to apologise for his actions.

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches for offensive behaviour by the ruling body FIFA, his national federation AFA said on Saturday. Martinez was sanctioned for holding a replica Copa America trophy against his crotch after a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile on September 5,

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been suspended for two matches by Fifa for “offensive behaviour”, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said in a statement on Friday. Martinez will miss Argentina’s next South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Venezuela and Bolivia in October.

The first violation occurred after Argentina's World Cup qualifier win against Chile on September 5, where Martinez was seen holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin. This isn't the first time the goalkeeper has made headlines for such actions,

Argentina's soccer association (AFA) said on Friday that FIFA suspended goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in October. The decision rules out the 32-year-old from official games in the round-robin competition against Venezuela and Bolivia on October 10 and 15.

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour."

Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez has apologised for offensive behaviour while on international duty with Argentina. The 32-year-old has been handed a two-match international ban for slapping a television camera after defeat with his country in one fixture and for a lewd gesture made in the aftermath of another.

Aston Villa and Argentina star Emiliano Martinez has issued an apology after being hit with a two-game FIFA ban.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been suspended for two matches by FIFA following controversial celebrations, prompting discussions about sportsmanship in high-stakes moments. Argentina’s goalkeeper,