The Weight of Expectation: Emi Martinez's World Cup Dilemma Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been at the forefront of his country's resurgence in international football.
However, the pain of defeat from last year's World Cup is now taking its toll on him. Martinez has earned a reputation as one of the world's top goalkeepers with 67 caps and eight World Cup appearances.
His emotional post match statement, in which he questioned whether it's time to step away from international football, has sparked a wider conversation about the pressures faced by athletes at the highest level.