# Goalkeeper Martinez may step aside from Argentina national team

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has indicated he may step away from international duty. The Aston Villa star was a key figure in Argentina's World Cup and Copa America victories. His potential departure would mark a major change for the defending champions.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62xzle86n4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:01:20 GMT