Argentine star goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez was nominated on Tuesday for the Lev Yashin Trophy. The annual award is presented by sports magazine France Football to the best-performing goalkeeper in the world as part of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Martínez is the only Argentine among the nominees for the additional awards, which include best young player, best coach and best club. This would be his third win, after being awarded in 2023 and 2024.

The Argentine goalie’s nomination might be seen as a surprise. While........

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