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Martinez Returns To Argentina Squad For World Cup Qualifiers After Suspension

By IANS News November 06, 2024 • 12:12 PM View: 342

World Cup Qualifiers: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is set to return to Argentina’s national squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after serving a suspension.

Joining the squad for the first time is young Valencia midfielder Enzo Berrenechea. Captain Lionel Messi will once again lead Argentina.

Martinez, who plays his club football with Aston Villa, was suspended for two matches by FIFA for “offensive behaviour and violation of fair play principles” after making a controversial gesture with the Copa America trophy in a match against Chile and later hitting a local TV camera following a defeat to Colombia.