Overview
- Emiliano Martínez, who played and won the Europa League final on Thursday, sustained the finger injury during the pre-match warm-up but started and completed the match.
- Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul, with Martínez keeping a clean sheet and making key saves as his team claimed the continental trophy.
- Martínez told ESPN he had never broken a finger before and described the digit 'slipping' when he caught the ball, forcing him to play through pain.
- TyC Sports, citing the goalkeeper's entourage, reported the problem is not serious and should not affect Martínez's preparation or participation in the 2026 World Cup.
- No formal medical report has been published yet, so post-match scans and Argentina's fitness checks will determine if he needs treatment or time away before the tournament.