‘Only cowards play backwards’ — Martinez blasts Argentina after Spain defeat

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Key context: <img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Argentina-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>Argentina goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, warned his teammates that they were guilty of employing cowardly tactics during their World Cup final loss to Spain. Argentina&#8217;s journey to a second consecutive final had been marked by an indomitable spirit and an aggressive, high-energy style of play, with captain Lionel Messi serving as the team&#8217;s catalyst. However, Lionel [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/21/only-cowards-play-cackwards-martinez-blasts-argentina-after-spain-defeat/">&#8216;Only cowards play backwards&#8217; — Martinez blasts Argentina after Spain defeat</a></p> This development from dailypost.ng highlights ongoing changes in the sector.