A famous Premier League player says his banned offensive gesture was meant to make children happy.

The talented goalkeeper from Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez, has recently faced a two-game ban for his actions during Argentina's World Cup qualifiers. However, Martinez has clarified that he had no intention of offending or disrespecting anyone with his behavior.

In early September, after Argentina's 3-0 victory over Chile, Martinez was seen making an "offensive gesture" for which he has now been punished. This is not the first time he has caused controversy. During Argentina's World Cup celebrations in 2022, Martinez had also raised eyebrows by holding a trophy against his crotch while smiling at the fans.

Unfortunately, Martinez's actions did not end there. In another game against Colombia, he was seen hitting a camera with his gloves as a cameraman approached him. As a result, he will now miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia in the next international break.

In response to the punishment, Martinez took to Instagram to apologize and explain his actions. He stated that his intention was never to disrespect anyone and that he only wanted to make people smile with his celebration. He also expressed his disappointment at not being able to support his team during the upcoming FIFA date.

Martinez acknowledged his mistake and promised to be more mindful of his actions in the future. He also emphasized his focus on winning titles with both Argentina and Aston Villa. The talented goalkeeper has already proven his skills by winning the Golden Glove award at the last World Cup, and despite some mistakes in the Premier League this season, he has helped his team to a fifth-place standing after seven games.

Next, Martinez and his team will be facing a tough match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League and then taking on Manchester United at the weekend. With his ban behind him, Martinez will be looking to put all his focus on the upcoming games and help his team achieve victory.

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