Is 'Dibu' Martínez leaving Argentina?

The Albiceleste goalkeeper reflects on whether it is time to "step aside"

Shortly before the start of the 2026 World Cup, a video went viral in which Emiliano Martínez, popularly known as Dibu, told his national team teammates, in a kind of relaxed chat, that if he won this edition of the tournament, he would retire.

His teammates, including Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández, in keeping with the friendly tone of the conversation, reminded him of his age, but even so, it seemed they didn’t take him very seriously.

The fact is that one of the latest posts published by the best Argentine player in the World Cup final (not for nothing did he reach the historic tally of 11 saves against Spain and become the goalkeeper with the most saves recorded in a single World Cup final) has suggested that the condition of winning the World Cup to fulfill that promise might not necessarily have to be met. And if not, it at least raises many doubts after reading his words

The message

"I dreamed that we won it back, I dreamed of bringing it to Argentina and making history once again.

The truth is, pain is difficult to explain, there are many things left to reflect on and to see how to move forward and whether it is time to step aside.

"I'm truly very sorry, I really tried my very best to help my country and my teammates".

Now all that remains is to wait and see what happens with the iconic Argentine goalkeeper, whose future at Aston Villa would also be in doubt, judging by what has been published during the World Cup and the rumors about his possible move to Juventus.