The football match began with the players coming out for kick-off and lining up for pre-match handshakes. Martinez, the goalkeeper, ran towards his goal, but Villans’ captain John McGinn won the coin toss and elected to switch sides, sending Martinez to the part of the ground where the more partisan supporters were housed. Fans were seen attempting to enter the pitch, but were stopped by stewards.

Martinez faced a challenging evening as the home supporters loudly whistled every time he touched the ball and his team Villa fell behind 1-0. He was also booked shortly before the break. Reflecting on previous incidents in France, Martinez clarified that his actions were not personal and expressed his love for France and the French people.

Regarding the World Cup, he praised France for their efforts and predicted a great future for the team. Martinez will be hoping for a more comfortable game in the upcoming weekend. In a lighter moment, Martinez reminisced about his interactions with French players and his admiration for the French team, emphasizing that it was all part of the game.

He also shared how he enjoys the country, having visited many times for vacations. To join the WhatsApp community and receive daily Mirror Football content, special offers, and promotions, readers are encouraged to visit the site for more information.