Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez has issued an apology after being hit with a two-game FIFA ban for his conduct after Argentina's World Cup qualification defeat to Colombia.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martinez has been suspended for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said in a statement on Friday.

FIFA is considering introducing a new rule to prevent goalkeepers from distracting penalty takers after Emiliano Martinez’s notorious antic during the World Cup final. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Argentina goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez has been the subject of an official complaint from the French FA for his actions in the wake of his country’s World Cup victory over France, having ...