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While FIFA will change the penalty rule because of Dibu, the Argentine's confession

Emiliano Dibu Martinez is very loved in Argentina.

By William Estrella

Emiliano Dibu Martinez is very loved in Argentina.
Emiliano Dibu Martinez is very loved in Argentina.

The Argentine National Team is still installed in the country, after winning the friendly against Panama 2-0 a few days ago. The effervescence for the world champions continues to be installed among the people, who once again sold out the tickets for the next match that Lionel Scaloni's men have ahead of them. Now they will face off against Curaçao, next Tuesday from 8:30 p.m. against Curaçao.

In the duel against the Panamanians on March 22, Dibu Martínez was one of the most excited players at the celebrations at the Monumental stadium and, just over three months after the exciting victory against the Netherlands, he recounted an extremely revealing detail that until then had never seen the light. Undoubtedly, his words only continue to magnify his figure among Argentines.

In relation to the famous penalties, the 30-year-old goalkeeper said that he knew Virgil Van Dijk from Liverpool, and regarding his shot he confessed: "I stretched so much that I injured my hip, it still hurts." He did it in dialogue with AFA study, recalling that definition by penalties against the Dutch to access the semifinals, which they passed without problems against Croatia 3-0.

Then, the former London Arsenal goalkeeper added that experiencing those moments of tension in the shootout from 12 steps is one of the things he enjoys the most, since the adrenaline that being in that situation generates makes him get the best out of him. Now, the Dibu will have to find them to continue being a specialist in that condition before the change of rules that FIFA has just approved.

The role of Dibu Martínez in the next friendly vs Curaçao

Lionel Scaloni's idea is to try to ensure that most of his coaches have minutes in this two-game day offered by the FIFA date. For this reason, the one who would be under the three sticks against the Caribbean team would be Franco Armani. This was what he was practicing during the days after the win against Panama, and it probably is.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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