Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez throws a lavish World Cup victory party at Birmigham hotel

Aston Villa goal keeper Emi Martinez, 30, who lives in the Birmingham area and also played for World Cup winners Argentina recently threw a bash to celebrate at a local 4-star
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has continued to celebrate his country’s victory at the FIFA World Cup 2022 - throwing a lavish party at a four star hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham.

Martinez, 30, who is from Argentina and lives in the Birmingham area, hoted the party with his wife Mandinha for his colleagues and friends at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield.

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The party featured Argentinian DJ Fer Palacio playing some sets. Palacio is close with the Argentine team and has been photographed with Lionel Messi multiple times. Mandinha joined him in trying out some DJ-ing.

Palacio shared photos from the grand party hosted at The Belfry - which is the host of one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world.

For the Argentina-themed party, the guests which included Emiliano Buendía, and the hosts were dressed in white. Other Aston Villa stars like Brazilian Philippe Coutinho were in attendance too.

The hotel is only nine miles from Villa Park and it was decorated with Argentina memorabilia. The World Cup trophy was also at the party and Martinez posed with it.

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The Belfry has massive golf courses, spas, and amazing restaurants. It has 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites. Their three golf courses, including The Brabazon and PGA National, are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup four times.

The venue has been a long time favourite of football players and their families and is especially popular with people across Birmingham, the wider West Midlands and UK for special occasions, such as Valentine’s Day.

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates the team’s victory  (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates the team’s victory  (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Emiliano Martinez of Argentina celebrates the team’s victory (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The hotel has four restuarants - Rocca’s Pizza Pasta, The Ryder Grill, Sam’s Club House and Brabazon Bar. The bar was named the best hotel bar of the year at the Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards 2022. It offers live music every weekend, along with an impressive list of cocktails, fine wines, beers and spirits.

It’s a complete luxurious destination that can be great for some much-needed staycation to indulge in your senses for people in Birmingham and surrounding areas - so a great choice by Martinez!

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