Premier League star claims ‘offensive gesture’ that led to ban was to ‘make the kids smile’

The Aston Villa star has received a two-game ban (Picture: Getty)Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez insists he did not mean to ‘offend or disrespect anyone’ after receiving a two-match ban for Argentina for ‘offensive behaviour’.Martinez, 32, will miss Argentina’s next two games after making the ‘offensive gesture’ following the 3-0 win over Chile in early September.Just as he did during Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in 2022, Martinez ca