Argentina probe into Youtuber playing high-level league football

An investigation into possible illegal betting has been opened by Argentine authorities following the shocking debut of a well-known YouTuber in a top-tier league soccer match.

Known for its unconventional marketing, Deportivo allegedly staged the incident as a publicity stunt to promote an energy drink.


An hour before kickoff, it was announced that the suspect would start the game. Numerous betting sites then offered odds on the influencer's performance, with popular wagers being whether he would score a goal or make it to the second half.
 
Argentine authorities have launched an investigation into potential illegal betting following the surprising debut of a well-known YouTuber in a top-tier soccer match. Deportivo, known for its unconventional marketing tactics, allegedly staged the event as a publicity stunt to promote an energy drink. An hour before the match started, it was announced that the influencer would be playing, prompting numerous betting sites to offer odds on his performance. Popular wagers included whether he would score a goal or make it to the second half.
 
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