As newly crowned world champion, Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received the "Golden Glove" award, which goes to the championship's best goalkeeper.
Then a large part of the focus ended up on his celebration with the trophy that he was awarded.
After pictures and clips of the gesture have spread, Martinez now comes with an explanation.
- I did it because the French booed me, he says to the radio channel La Red.
The goalkeeper got a big role in the WC final.
He made a class save in the 123rd minute, in a 3-3 tie, which meant that the match was decided on penalties.
Once there, he saved a penalty, which was decisive in Argentina's victory.
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