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Aston Villa boss Emery: I'll speak to Martinez about World Cup celebrations, but he's Argentina's responsibility

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery plans to speak to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez about his celebrations following Argentina's World Cup win.

Martinez has been criticised for some of his actions after Sunday's final, which included a rude gesture with his Golden Glove award.

He also mocked France striker Kylian Mbappe.

"When you have big emotion, sometimes it is difficult to control it," said Emery.

"I will speak to him next week about some celebrations but I respect that he is now under the national team and when he will be with us, he is our responsibility then we can speak about it.

"We are so proud of him. He won the World Cup with his national team and it's amazing.

"He's coming back next week.

"I want him to rest now because after big emotion and hard work, he has to have some days off to rest then he'll come back to work with us."

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