Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez has apologised for offensive behaviour while on international duty with Argentina. The 32-year-old has been handed a two-match international ban for slapping a television camera after defeat with his country in one fixture and for a lewd gesture made in the aftermath of another.

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday.

The first violation occurred after Argentina's World Cup qualifier win against Chile on September 5, where Martinez was seen holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin. This isn't the first time the goalkeeper has made headlines for such actions,

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by Fifa for "offensive behaviour," the Argentine Football

It is not the first time Martinez has performed such an action having also done it with the Golden Glove trophy for best goalkeeper after Argentina beat France on penalties in the 2022 World Cup final.

Aston Villa and Argentina star Emiliano Martinez has issued an apology after being hit with a two-game FIFA ban.