Martinez hints at international retirement

Martinez indicated the possibility of retiring from international football with the Argentina national team after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. His emotion was clearly evident after the final whistle, as his country failed to retain the title it won in Qatar four years ago.

Martinez later spoke publicly about the defeat for the first time, raising new doubts about his future with the national team, as he admitted that the loss left him deeply devastated.

On Tuesday, Martinez wrote on his personal Instagram account: “I dreamed of retaining the title, of bringing it to Argentina and writing history anew. The truth is that the pain is hard to describe. I still need to think carefully about many things, and see how things will unfold, and whether the time has come to step aside. I am very sorry. I gave my all to help my country and my fellow countrymen.”