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Lille president Letang blasts Villa goalkeeper Martinez

Lille president Olivier Letang has hit out at Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

Martinez's antics angered Lille fans last week during the penalty shootout for their Europa Conference League quarterfinal win.

"I don't want us to waste time talking about this boy, whose attitude is not that of a high-level athlete," said Létang.

“In high-level sport, in victory or defeat, you have to remain calm and elegant.

"This is why I prefer that we focus on ourselves and highlight all the positive aspects."

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