Argentina goalkeeper and the Golden Glove winner on the FIFA World Cup 2022, Emiliano Martinez was among the many three goalkeepers shortlisted for The Best FIFA Awards, the soccer physique introduced on Wednesday.
Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois are the opposite two within the three-man shortlist for the Award in males’s soccer.
Emi Martinez rose to be Argentina’s hero in penalty shootouts not as soon as however twice, denying Netherlands within the quarterfinals earlier than saving two in a penalty shootout in opposition to defending champion France, within the last.
Bounou’s goalkeeping heroics noticed Morocco remove 2010 FIFA World Cup winner Spain on penalties, whereas his save off Cristiano Ronaldo, late within the second half, knocked out Portugal.
While Martinez and Bounou made headlines with their sensible performances within the World Cup, Courtois rose to the event within the Champions League last the place his sensible presence between the sticks helped Real Madrid win the title for the 14th time.
The winner shall be introduced on the FIFA The Best ceremony on February 27.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com