The team's coach, Cristian Fabbiani, has been embroiled in controversy after allowing an influencer to participate in an official match. After receiving criticism for this decision, Fabbiani explained that the agreement with the influencer, Spreen, had been finalized before his arrival at the club. This justification did not calm the discussion, and social media has been filled with opinions for and against the controversial inclusion of Spreen in the team.
Many interpreted Fabbiani's decision as a provocation towards his detractors and as a firm defense of his choice to incorporate the influencer into the team. This episode has sparked an intense debate about the role of influencers in professional football and the boundaries between sport and marketing.
Spreen's fleeting debut at Deportivo Riestra continues to generate controversy. The day after the match, "Ogro" Fabbiani shared a story on his social media that further fueled the debate. He posted a photo of his son wearing the Riestra jersey with the number 47, the same one that Spreen had used in his debut. The image was accompanied by the phrase "with his idol's shirt," which generated a significant response on social media.
