Argentina guard gloves sold for $45,<> for humanitarian purposes

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Depo" Martínez's gloves, worn during the crucial penalty shootout in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final against France, have been auctioned for forty-five thousand US dollars to help patients at the Children's Cancer Hospital.

The Argentine Pediatric Foundation wrote on Instagram "$45,4 for Depo gloves to help Garahan children," referring to the oncology ward of Garahan Hospital, Argentina's main pediatric hospital. The auction was held online on Friday and was joined by video link by Martinis from his home in England, where he plays for Aston Villa. Argentina won the World Cup for the third time in its history, beating France 2-3 on penalties after drawing in a fiery match 3-<>.