Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez wins hearts as he visits Kolkata

Jul 05, 2023, at 09:46 pm

Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez left the people of Kolkata in awe as he visited the city this week. Fans cheered and tried to catch a glimpse of him as he attended several events in Kolkata during his stay. Emiliano Martinez helped Argentina lift the World Cup last year in Qatar after the side defeated France in an exciting final. Kolkata previously witnessed several other football stars including Argentinian legends like Maradona and Lionel Messi. Images by Avishek MItra/IBNS  

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez visits Kolkata

Jul 05, 2023, at 05:12 am

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who created a ripple with his performance in the 2022 Football World Cup and went on to win the prestigious Golden Gloves in the tournament, visited Kolkata on Tuesday.(Images by IBNS)

Relive the key moments of World Cup final night

Dec 19, 2022, at 04:45 pm

Argentina defeated France by penalty shootout to clinch the World Cup title in Qatar on Sunday night (December 18, 2022). (Images: UNI/Xinhua)

2022 FIFA World Cup: Argentina's Messi and Croatia's Gvardiol lock horns at the semifinals

Dec 15, 2022, at 05:20 am

LUSAIL, Dec. 14, 2022 (UNI/Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina vies with Josko Gvardiol of Croatia during the Semifinal between Argentina and Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2022.

The world in photo : APR 2 ,2019

Apr 02, 2019, at 01:55 pm

CHUBUT, April 2, (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 28, 2019 shows Magellanic penguins at the Punta Tombo Reserve, Chubut province, Argentina. The reserve was set up in 1979 in order to protect the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins.