Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez proudly displayed his Argentine heritage by colouring his hair in the national blue and white ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in France.
This isn’t the first time Martínez has used his appearance to pay tribute to his country. He previously debuted this patriotic hairstyle during Argentina’s victorious run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where his bold personality and emotional celebrations drew global attention.
The decision to revive the iconic look for such a high-profile European fixture drew plenty of notice, especially among the PSG faithful. The French supporters greeted Martínez with a chorus of boos and jeers throughout the game—a reaction rooted in lingering tensions from Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final win over France, and Martínez’s controversial celebrations that followed.
Despite the hostile atmosphere at the Parc des Princes, Martínez delivered a strong performance in goal, making several key saves. However, Aston Villa fell short, losing 3-1 to the French champions, who now carry a clear advantage into the second leg.
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