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Argentina's World Cup-winning keeper Emiliano Martinez is dubbed 'the most hated Argentine', 'indecent' and a 'born provocateur' in the French press after his antics in the final and with a Kylian Mbappe doll infuriated France

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The French press have slammed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his behaviour following their World Cup triumph, calling him 'the most hated Argentine' among other insults.

The Aston Villa keeper has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's winning penalty shoot-out over Les Bleus, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe in the aftermath of the game.

Martinez's penalty shoot-out antics helped lead to Argentina's success as he saved a penalty from Kingsley Coman and saw a shot by Aurelien Tchouameni go wide.