Martinez says he played entire World Cup with broken finger after postponing surgery

Emiliano Martinez revealed he played the entire World Cup with a broken finger after refusing surgery to remain available for Argentina.

• Martinez said he broke the finger in May's Europa League final and, consulting goalkeeping coach Martin Tocalli and team doctor Dani Martinez, chose to postpone surgery.
• He said the bone is now out of place, the finger will never return to normal, and he will require an operation at some point.
• Martinez said Spain's players wanted to decide the final before a shootout, and that he believed Argentina would have won on penalties.
• He stated he intends to return from his broken jaw during the next international break to play for Argentina.