The world of football experienced this Monday one of the most embarrassing episodes during a match. And Ivan Raúl Buhajeruk, better known as “Spreen” Due to his role as a streamer, he debuted as a professional footballer with the Deportivo Riestra with a view to Velez Sarsfieldthe leader of the Argentine First Division.
These are the 11 starters for the match against Vélez
Here we go!!!🖤🤍#RiestraEsFamilia pic.twitter.com/NDnX8LuSi7
– Sportsman Riestra (@prensariestra) November 11, 2024
‘Spreen’, who previously trained with Riestra, He was included in the Argentinian club’s starting XIwhich caused a real “boom” on social networks. His participation in the meeting, although it lasted only a minute, caught the attention of thousands of subscribers who couldn’t wait to see the young content creator.
“Spring”
Because during the international broadcast of TyC Sports, they did not hide their anger against the streamer’s debut. pic.twitter.com/LoKJkKuxwc
— Trends in Argentina (@becauseTTarg) November 11, 2024
However, the debut of ‘Spreen’ in the world of football generated great controversy in Argentina, with divided opinions regarding his role in the team. While some celebrated its appearance as a marketing strategyothers severely criticized it, considering it a lack of respect towards candidates who dream of accessing professional football.
According to Argentine media, “Spreen” arrived in Riestra via Speed, the energy drink brand who sponsors the club. “The only thing I know is that Ivan [Buhajeruk] He sells cans and pays me for the can. So let it come. We cannot lose our focus. “He came before me and in the team we have everything very clear,” said the team’s coach, Cristian ‘El Ogro’ Fabbiani, about the streamer’s presence.
This scandal opened a debate on the limits which must prevail between marketing and professionalism in sport, revealing the influence of network figures in modern football.
Who is “Spreen”?
Iván Raúl Buhajeruk is a prominent Argentinian streamer 24 years old who started his online career in 2015, first on YouTube and then on Twitch, a platform where he specialized in video game content, tutorials and vlogs, creating a close bond with his followers.
His great success led him this year to move to “Kick”, a streaming platform financed by the Stake betting house. With millions of followers, “Spreen” has become an influential figure in video games and digital entertainment in Argentina.
