Dibu Martinez Hints at Argentina Retirement After Final Heartbreak

One of the most iconic figures of Argentina's recent golden era is weighing up his international future. According to beIN Sports, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has spoken about the possibility of retiring from the Argentina national team following the devastating 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.

Martinez, whose larger than life personality and match-winning saves made him a fan favourite, appeared to be in real emotional pain after the final. The defeat brought a brutal end to Argentina's bid to retain the trophy they won in Qatar, and for a player who has given so much to La Albiceleste, the loss clearly cut deep.

Nothing has been confirmed, and the football world will be watching closely to see whether El Dibu steps away or decides there is one more chapter left to write. Either way, his impact on this era of Argentine football is impossible to overstate.