The influencer and streamer Ivan Buhajeruk, better known as 'Spreen', will be a starter for Deportivo Riestra in the match against Vélez Sarsfield for matchday 22 of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol. This decision has marked a historical and unusual event in Argentine football, generating various reactions in the sports environment.
This is the second similar precedent that those from Bajo Flores have recorded this year, following the debut of Mateo Apolonio, a 14-year-old, in an Argentine Cup match against Newell's Old Boys from Rosario. The call-up of Buhajeruk has been criticized by Martín Pérez Di Salvo, also known as 'Coscu', who considered the decision a disrespect that ruins football.
Coach Cristian Fabbiani surprised everyone by choosing Buhajeruk as a starter, despite his limited experience and connection to professional football. Although the sponsorship of energy drinks for Buhajeruk and the team was known, the decision to give him playing time in such an important match has generated controversy.
'It's a joke. They ruin football with things like this. It's a lack of respect. It makes no sense,' Coscu expressed regarding Deportivo Riestra's decision. The inclusion of an influencer in a high-level match has sparked mixed opinions and has called into question the seriousness of the sporting competition.
