The air of the entertainment show The Balls on El Trece channel was interrupted by a confession that defied the laws of Argentine football. A contestant, declared a fervent fan of River Plate, admitted to having a tattoo of Juan Román Riquelme on his body. This fact left the host, Benjamín Vicuña, completely bewildered. The contestant insisted that he is a River Plate fan and that Riquelme has been his idol since childhood. The moment of greatest impact came when the contestant decided to show the tattoo. According to his explanation, his heart belongs to the club from Núñez and he always roots for River, but there is a "football issue" that emotionally connects him to the style of play of the number ten. To top it off, the contestant emulated the iconic celebration in front of the cameras, sealing one of the most bizarre moments of the television season.
River Plate Fan with Riquelme Tattoo Causes TV Sensation
In an Argentine TV show, a contestant declared a staunch River Plate fan shocked everyone by revealing a tattoo of Juan Román Riquelme, an idol of Boca Juniors. This unexpected gesture left the host baffled and went viral on social media.