Birmingham Live
·Jul 2026
Emi Martinez's World Cup ban, £20k dog and staggering Aston Villa wages
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is set to face several Aston Villa teammates as Argentina meets England in the World Cup semi-final. The article reviews his rise at Villa, including major awards, a controversial World Cup qualifiers ban, and his purchase of a £20,000 trained guard dog. It also outlines his significant wage increases, making him one of Villa’s highest earners, before highlighting the upcoming on-pitch clash with his club colleagues.