In the lead-up to the highly anticipated semifinal match between Argentina and England, a British publication has published an article focusing on the Argentine goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez. Competing in the English league with West Ham, Martínez has recently come under scrutiny for his so-called "dirty tricks" on the field, as highlighted by The Sun.

The article warns that Martínez's questionable tactics could be one of the biggest challenges England will face against Argentina. At 33 years old, he is known for employing various strategies to unsettle his opponents. Here are some of the tactics that The Sun claims he uses:

• Hostile Welcome: Martínez's antics during the 2022 season drew international condemnation. He utilized every trick possible to destabilize his opponents, prompting the IFAB to introduce new rules to counteract such behavior.
• Verbal Provocations: The Sun recalls Martínez's confrontations during the 2021 Copa América semifinals against Colombia, where he successfully distracted opponents by claiming to know where they would shoot.
• Delays in Ball Delivery: Martínez often delays the game by handling the ball excessively before a penalty kick, which can disrupt the rhythm of the shooter.
• Kicking the Ball Away: He has been known to kick the ball far from the penalty spot before a kick, aiming to distract and unsettle his opponent, as seen in the 2022 World Cup final against Aurelien Tchouameni.
• Complaints to the Referee: Martínez frequently expresses his grievances to referees, which can create doubt in the minds of his opponents and draw attention away from the actual game.
• Exaggerated Celebrations: Standing at nearly two meters tall, Martínez often makes a spectacle of himself during celebrations, enhancing his presence on the field.
• Intense Eye Contact: He is known to maintain a fixed gaze on penalty takers, which can distract them from their focus on the ball.
• Utilizing His Size: Martínez often over-celebrates to provoke reactions from his rivals, including his notable shoulder movements during penalty shootouts.
• Playing the Villain: His antics, including chants and dances, seem to energize the crowd while he remains unfazed by negative emotions.
• Calculated Rebounds: Former youth coaches revealed that Martínez would intentionally leave easy balls for attackers, leading them to make hasty shots under the false impression of having a better chance to score.

As the match approaches, all eyes will be on Martínez and whether his tactics will give Argentina the upper hand against England.