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Emiliano Martínez shows affection for Bangladeshi fans post-match

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Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez expressed heartfelt affection for Bangladesh and its supporters after Argentina's 3-1 World Cup victory over Jordan, reinforcing a remarkable cross-cultural connection.

What happened

After the match at AT&T Stadium, the Argentine goalkeeper noticed Bangladeshi journalists and returned to speak with them. "Estuve ahí y realmente amo ese país," he said, adding, "Sé lo ilusionados que están con que Argentina vuelva a jugar una final" Source: lavozar. An infobae report captured his additional remarks: "Me encanta Bangladesh... Todo mi cariño para Bangladesh" Source: infobae.

The origins of the bond

Bangladesh's passion for Argentina began in 1986, when Diego Maradona's performance captivated the nation.
The organized fan group "Argentina Football Fans Bangladesh" was founded in 2012 Source: infobae.
In 2023, Emiliano Martínez visited Dhaka, meeting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and drawing massive crowds.

His words have gone viral among Bangladeshi fans, further solidifying a relationship that has grown stronger since Argentina's 2022 World Cup win.

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lavozar↗

“Estuve ahí y realmente amo ese país. Sé lo ilusionados que están con que Argentina vuelva a jugar una final. Sé lo apasionados que son porque tuve la experiencia de estar allá. Me encanta su apoyo, me encanta la manera en que viven el fútbol como hinchas. Así que todo mi cariño para Bangladesh.”

infobae↗

“Sí, lo sé, sé lo locos que están por nosotros. La experiencia de estar allí... Me encanta el apoyo. Me encanta cómo, en cierto modo, son argentinos. Todo mi cariño para Bangladesh.”

infobae↗