He almost hit Dibu Martínez in the World Cup, now he gets Karma and is about to retire

The World Cup in Qatar ended months ago, but it continues to leave us with interesting stories and curious anecdotes. One of them, the one in today's story, which links Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez with a Dutchman, who had a controversy with Argentina. This Qatar World Cup has been one of the best, or at least it was a fan favorite.

One of the most exciting matches on the way for the Argentine team to win the title was the one they starred in with the Netherlands, in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. In said meeting, there was a series of controversies, blows and a questioned arbitration by the Spanish Mateu Lahoz. Now, an element of the 'Clockwork Orange', who almost went to blows with Emiliano Martínez, decided to resign from the National Team of his country.

Before Lionel Messi lifted the trophy after beating France on penalties at the Lusail Stadium, Lionel Scaloni's side almost had their dream of reaching glory in the quarter-finals interrupted. Against the Netherlands and despite having controlled almost the entire match, the Albiceleste was tied at the last minute and the game was defined from 12 steps.

In that match, Emiliano Martínez was close to fighting a Dutch striker. When the game was 2-0 in favor of Argentina, Luuk de Jong touched 'Dibu' in the air, who did not hesitate to react and stood up to the current PSV player. Fortunately, the situation did not escalate.

Almost three months after the elimination of the Netherlands at the hands of Argentina, in the World Cup held in the Middle East, the former FC Barcelona striker decided to step aside from 'Clockwork Orange'. The photo that the scorer chose to say goodbye was precisely that of the match against the world champion.

The Argentine team will meet again, this time as world champion, during the friendlies that will take place in the country against Panama and Curacao. Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Albiceleste, announced the list of 35 elements that will be available for the tribute prepared by the AFA. The manager called up several new faces, including Alejandro Garnacho, but "forgot" about a player who deserved to be called up.

What will Argentina do next?

After the historic feat carried out in the Middle East, the Argentine team is preparing for the party that will be held in the country during the verifications, prior to what will be the start of the South American Qualifiers. In this context, Scaloni not only called the world champions or the elements that missed the competition due to injury, but also several young players who are beginning to make a name for themselves in the Professional League and Europe.