Emiliano Martinez said he didn’t like penalty shootouts.

Emiliano Martinez said he didn’t like penalty shootouts.

Aston Villa and Argentine goalkeeper emiliano Martinez said he didn’t like to take part in penalty shootouts.

"Do I like penalty kicks? I don’t like to take the game to penalty because the odds are 50-50. I can’t say, "There will be a penalty shootout now, and I will win. Because it’s very difficult. I know I can lose at any time, and I must accept it. The penalty shootout is a coin toss, and the rest is just prayer. So no, I’m not attracted by penalty shootouts, "Martinez was quoted by Goal.

Argentina beat France 4-2 (regular time-3-3) in the 2022 World Cup final.

Martinez has made 24 appearances for Aston Villa in various competitions this season, conceded 32 goals and saved 7 games.

According to the International Football Federation (FIFA), Aston Villa and Argentine goalkeeper emiliano Martí nez commented on winning the best goalkeeper award in 2022.

"I touched the sky, just as my father said. Half of the children want to be like Messi, and the other half want to be a goalkeeper. Obviously, this is an important moment in my career. I always say that I hate individual awards. You know, the best awards of FIFA can’t satisfy me now. I am satisfied that young children are trying to be goalkeepers now, because they like what they saw in the World Cup, you know? Therefore, no matter what happens in my career, from now on, I will always be grateful for my opportunity in the World Cup, "Martinez was quoted by Goal.

As a member of the Argentine national team, 30-year-old Martinez became the champion of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in 2022.