A TV cameraman has alleged that Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez “slapped” him following Colombia’s 2-1 win in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Footage shows the Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper striking the camera with his gloves after being approached on the pitch post-match.

In the clip, the camera shakes and falls to the ground. The operator, Jhonny Jackson, informed Colombian media that he was left “very angry” and claimed he had been “assaulted” by the World Cup winner.

"Out of the blue, he slapped me," Jackson told RCN Deportes on Wednesday. “I was working, just like he was. He was playing, and I was filming with my camera.”

According to Reuters, Colombia’s association of sports journalists has called for Fifa to impose a ban on Martinez, with its president Faiver Hoyos Hernandez demanding action.

"As the journalistic authority in this country, [we] want Fifa to impose an exemplary sanction against Mr. Emiliano Martinez, who is no role model for new generations,” he said.

The cameraman also conveyed a message to Martinez: “I wanted to let you know it is all good, my brother. Everyone has lost a match in their life. This defeat clearly meant a lot to you. But look ahead, Dibu."

Argentina lead the South American World Cup qualifying standings by two points following Colombia’s victory in Barranquilla. Colombia are in second place, a point ahead of Uruguay, after eight rounds.