Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (31) has opened up about the insults he received playing for the Premier League outfit in the Europa Conference League quarter-final, second leg against LOSC Lille at Stade Pierre Mauroy.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez describes insults received at Lille

After a nail-biting period of extra time following a 2-1 win for Les Dogues to level the tie, the English side prevailed 4-3 in a penalty shootout, with Martinez once again a penalty shootout hero following his exploits in the World Cup final against France that has earnt him a notorious reputation in the country.

In the immediate aftermath of his performance in the quarter-final shootout, the Argentine taunted the home fans with dancing and gestures after receiving a barrage of insults throughout the game in north-eastern France, treatment that he has  evoked in an interview for Argentine outlet TYC Sports:

Aston Villa went on to exit the competition at the semi-final stage, soundly beaten by the eventual champions Olympiacos.

GFFN | Jack McArdle