Hugo Lloris: "I Can’t ‘Make A Fool’ Of Myself Like Argentina's Emi Martinez

Retired French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has admitted he does not see himself resorting to boisterous antics like Emiliano Martinez during penalty shootouts. 

Lloris came under some intense backlash for failing to make a save during France's 4-2 loss to Argentina during post-match penalties in the 2022 World Cup final. 

While the Tottenham Hotspur custodian remained calm in between the sticks, his opposite number, Emiliano Martinez resorted to various antics to destabilize the French players. 

Martinez's antics proved pivotal as he made a save from Kingsley Coman while Tchouameni missed the target as Argentina dethroned France via penalties. 

Reflecting on the World Cup final, which has been described as the greatest-ever in the competition's history, the 36-year-old shot-stopper said: 

“There are some things I can’t do,” says Lloris. “Making a fool of myself in goal, rattling my opponent and crossing the line… I just can’t do that," Lloris told L'Equipe via GFFN. 

"I’m too rational and honest a man to go that way. I don’t know how to win like that, although I didn’t really want to lose like that either.“ 

Hugo Lloris retires

 Following Gareth Bale’s announcement that he was retiring from all forms of football, another great of the game is calling it quits on his international career. 

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris made the decision on the same day that Bale retired and German stalwart Thomas Muller announced that he wouldn’t be retiring. 

As noted by Goal, Lloris called an end to his international career after more than 14 years with the French national team. He will still play club football for Spurs in the English Premier League. 

Source: SportsBrief