Emiliano Martinez insists that it'll be "no problem" if FIFA change the rules for goalkeepers during penalty shootouts after his much-maligned antics at the World Cup were labelled "despicable."
The Argentine shot-stopper, 30, saved a total of four penalties as his nation triumphed in Qatar but was criticised for attempting to put off his opponents with a series of unsportsmanlike tactics. FIFA are now reportedly set to change the laws for spot-kicks which would prevent goalkeepers from emulating Martinez, who was yellow carded for his behaviour during a tense penalty shootout as Argentina beat reigning champions France in December's final.
With a World Cup winner's medal in the bag, however, the Aston Villa star won't have an issue if FIFA take a stand, despite using a similar approach to help Argentina win the Copa America in July 2021. During an interview with ESPN, Martinez admitted: "I always said that after the Copa America, I don't know if I would do it again. I already saved the penalties that I had to save.
