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VIDEO: Argentina No.1 Emi Martinez slaps camera away in angry outburst after being whistled throughout shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia

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After losing 2-1 to Colombia in World Cup qualifying despite being heavy favourites, Argentina players headed to the centre circle to shake hands with their opponents. But one camera operator got slightly too close for Martinez's liking, and the Aston Villa No. 1 slapped the camera away in frustration.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hermosa trompada del Dibu a la camara <a href="https://t.co/I8WVJDb2KR">pic.twitter.com/I8WVJDb2KR</a>— Lucho Picholis (@Lucho_Picholis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lucho_Picholis/status/1833634786901954809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Martinez is known for causing a stir, whether it's his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/emi-martinez-lille-ultras-abuse-fuel-aston-villa-goalkeeper-replicates-argentina-world-cup-penalty-saving-europa-conference-league-quarter-final/blt9fd4689a794f33e6" target="_blank">timewasting antics during penalty shootouts</a> or his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/emi-martinez-cant-help-himself-world-cup-winning-goalkeeper-lewd-trophy-celebration-copa-america-trophy-argentina/blta387fc93164140db" target="_blank">lewd trophy celebrations.</a> As a result, his behaviour after the Colombia match — which took place at the Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla — won't surprise too many people. It's unclear whether Martinez will face any consequences for this flash of anger. One thing that's certain is that he and his teammates will be ruing this 2026 World Cup qualifying defeat.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

An ankle sprain sustained in Argentina's Copa America final victory over Colombia meant that star man Lionel Messi missed out on this rematch. And without their talisman, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-colombia-enzo-fernandez-falters-lionel-messi-less-albiceleste-lose-copa-america-final-rematch-james-rodriguez-inspired-cafeteros/blt25ac8b661e723a99" target="_blank">the World Cup holders were ineffective</a>. Colombia's win meant they closed the gap at the top of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/world-cup-qualification-conmebol/table/2db0aw1duj2my9l5iey5gm6nq" target="_blank">the CONMEBOL qualifying table</a> to just two points.

DID YOU KNOW?

After a disappointing international break, Martinez will have to quickly turn his attention back to the Premier League. His team <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/aston-villa-vs-everton/aa4ubv3h32s5i4cj579e5myok" target="_blank">Aston Villa face Everton</a> in the Saturday teatime kick-off, where they'll be looking to build on a 2-1 win over newly-promoted Leicester City last time out.

WHAT NEXT FOR MARTINEZ?

VIDEO: Argentina No.1 Emi Martinez slaps camera away in angry outburst after being whistled throughout shock World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia | Goal.com Cameroon

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez reacted angrily to his country&apos;s shock defeat to Colombia, slapping away a camera during the game&apos;s aftermath.