The influencer Iván Buhajeruk, known as "Spreen", had a controversial debut in his participation with Deportivo Riestra in the 1-1 draw against Vélez, which generated criticism from Argentine soccer players. The training of the Argentine National Team led by Lionel Scaloni focused on the Qualifiers, and the central theme in Argentine soccer was the mentioned debut.
In particular, midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes expressed their discontent with the marketing move made by Riestra. Both agreed that this action does not reflect the effort and dedication necessary to reach professional football.
Rodrigo De Paul commented on this: "The most important thing is the message that the one on this side has to give. One must strive, fall, and get back up." For his part, Leandro Paredes indicated that the episode is not an appropriate example for the youth and emphasized that many players work very hard without managing to reach the First Division.
Spreen's situation generated controversy, with ongoing investigations into his participation in the match, and highlighted the division of opinions in Argentine soccer regarding the promotion of media figures in the sport.
