Emiliano Martinez says his broken finger will never return to normal after he skipped surgery to play in the World Cup

USA TODAY, citing Martinez’s interview with Argentine reporter Gaston Edul, reports he broke his right ring finger before the World Cup and skipped surgery to play for Argentina. He played every minute as the team reached the final. The Athletic reports Martinez says the bone remains out of place and he still plays with pain. He is now sidelined with a broken jaw.