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Martinez Played World Cup With Broken Finger

Golazo Newsroom · Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:31

Martinez Played World Cup With Broken Finger
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  • Argentina's first-choice goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, broke a finger.
  • The injury occurred before the Europa League final against Freiburg.
  • Martinez chose to forgo surgery to ensure his participation in the World Cup, enduring painful consequences.

Argentina's number one goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, played in the World Cup with a broken finger. The injury occurred leading up to the Europa League final against Freiburg.

Martinez made the decision to not undergo an operation on his finger. This choice was specifically made to ensure his availability for the global tournament.

While his decision allowed him to feature in the World Cup, it came with significant physical discomfort for the Argentine shot-stopper.

Data source: kicker, Foto: Bryan Berlin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 03:31

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