Players upset as influencer starts Argentine game

A top flight team in Argentina fielded a social media influencer in a league match on Monday, in a move that upset rival players.

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‘Lack of respect’: Argentina club start social media influencer in top-flight match

Deportivo Riestra name YouTube and Instagram personality ‘Spreen’ Buenos Aires club known for unconventional marketing stunts Argentina football club Deportivo Riestra have been accused of “a ...

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Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

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Investigation opens after Argentine YouTuber plays

The Argentine justice department launched an investigation on Tuesday into potential links to illegal sports betting after top-flight side Deportivo Riestra fielded an influencer in their 1-1 draw ...

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Texas apologizes to Georgia players, staff, SEC and game officials after fans throw trash on field

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Dan Campbell thinks NFL office is more likely to eject players in high-profile games

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Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.

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Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium

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Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month

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Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race

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Brutal Budget is likely to stoke some upset

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