""Archen body is not Messi, but Emilsin?" GK Martinez won all competitions since his debut in the Argentine national university."
Jul 15, 2024
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Argentina has won two consecutive Copa America titles. Argentina won 1-0 with Lautaro Martinez's winning goal in the seventh minute of extra time in the 2024 Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on the 15th (Korea time). Copa America, which determines the strongest South American soccer, was held this year as a tournament involving 10 South American countries and six North American countries under the agreement of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the North American and Caribbean Football Federation (CONCACAF).
Argentina won its second consecutive championship following the last tournament, lifting the 16th trophy of Copa America's career. He overtook Uruguay (15 times) to become the sole winner of the most wins. 'Rival' has also widened its gap with Brazil (nine times). Argentina continued its heyday by winning three consecutive major tournaments, including the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Coincidentally, Argentina's heyday coincides with the emergence of Emiliano Martinez. Martinez made his debut for Argentina at Copa America in 2021. Martinez ended Argentina's 28-year winning drought with a tremendous performance. He also cut off Messi's tiresome major jinx. Martinez became the tournament's most valuable goalkeeper.
It wasn't just that. He also performed very well in Pinalisima, a competition between South American and European champions. Argentina won 3-0 against Italy. Argentina has become the unified champion.
The peak was the Qatar World Cup. He performed like a hero in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands and the final against France, which continued to the shootout, giving his country the Julieme Cup for the first time in 36 years since the 1986 Mexico Games. Of course, he gave Messi the last puzzle of 'GOAT'. Martinez was named the tournament's most valuable goalkeeper.
In this tournament, Martinez was named the tournament's best goalkeeper with a tremendous performance.
Martinez recorded 32 clean sheets in 45 matches he played in the Argentine national team uniform. Only 17 goals were lost. He made a whopping 75 saves during this period.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
