July 10, 2021 was not another day for Emiliano Martínez, nor for Lionel Messi, nor for the Argentine delegation commanded by Lionel Scaloni, nor for the 40 million Argentines who vibrated with the final won against Brazil for the Copa América 2021 , in the very Maracana.
The “Dibu” and the “Pulga” were two of the most important architects of that feat: the first for his saves, especially in the penalties against Colombia in the semifinals, and the man from Rosario for having been the best player in the albiceleste team.
That is why the goalkeeper who now plays for Aston Villa in England decided to immortalize the image of the hug he gave the star of Paris Saint Germain in France: it was a gift from the English artist Archie Wallis, who also gave him another where he see the “Dibu” alone, with the celebration of the finalist classification.
“It was great to meet you both, Emi Martínez and Mandinha Martínez to leave your commissioned portraits, thank you both for the warm welcome to your home, it was a real pleasure to create these pieces. What player and what type. I am grateful to have now created portraits celebrating an Olympic gold medal and an unreal Copa America championship.”was the message from Wallis, who first referred to a previous job with the Brazilian from English Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli, champion in Tokyo 2020, and then to the work with Martínez.
In exchange, the goalkeeper of the Argentine team gave the Briton a yellow goalkeeper jumpsuit with his number 23 and name, which was also shared on social media. You’re about to commission one of those paintings for the piece, right?
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