From World Cup champion to club abandoned children, how sad this birthday of Martin is

"Who is our goalkeeper? Marco Bizot, Marco Bizot, Marco Bizot."

Post-match mixed interview area, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery, avoiding the name he is most familiar with: Emiliano Martinez.

Dream Breaking Dream Theater

All this stems from a transfer that is infinitely close to completion.

The rumors about Martinez and Manchester United have not stopped throughout the summer. Just in the last few days before the transfer window closed, the negotiations had entered the final stage. Villa even moved him out of the roster directly in the game against Crystal Palace. Everyone believes that this transaction is only about official announcement.

However, fate made a huge joke. In the last moment, Manchester United suddenly changed their minds and signed Antwerp goalkeeper Senna Ramons. The doors of Old Trafford slammed and closed in front of Martinez. The bitterest birthday of

, more ironic, was that it all happened on his 33rd birthday.

When the transfer to Manchester United failed and even the back road of Galatasaray in Türkiye was blocked, Martinez found himself in a desperate situation. And on this day, Aston Villa's official social media politely sent him a birthday wish.

This blessing comment section was instantly occupied by angry and sympathetic fans. On one hand, there is the club's official cold blessing, and on the other hand, the head coach's resolute ban. This birthday gift is undoubtedly bitter for Martin.

Where to go

Now, Martinez has flew to Argentina to meet with the national team. But what after that? He will have to return to a club that no longer has his place, facing a head coach who has publicly denied him.

Can he still grab his own position? Or will he be forced to survive the long half of a year on the bench?

This man who once saved Argentina with one of his gods' feet in the World Cup final. Now, even one's own destiny cannot be saved. The story of Martinez once again confirms the cruelest truth in the football world: there are no eternal heroes, only cold business. No matter how brilliant you have ever been, once the club thinks you are no longer a necessity, it will turn your back faster than turning a book.