Who was that gesture for? The purpose and controversial celebration of Agustín Palavecino

February 2, 2021 – 8:51 p.m.
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El País editorial office

Agustín Palavecino did not have a hard time. After Argentina River Plate’s interest in offering its services became known, the footballer had to endure a lot of pressure from the press, Verdiblanca fans and his own desire to go and play for that historic team of his country.

Last Friday, before the negotiations between the two teams for him (Cali and River), the 24-year-old midfielder decided not to play against Envigado, and the criticism fell on him.

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However, as his departure abroad was not resolved, Palavecino returned on Tuesday and scored the goal of Cali’s victory over Boyacá Chicó.

Agustín celebrated in an energetic but also controversial way, because he covered his ears before going to hug his comrades.

Who was that gesture for? What did he mean?

This was the controversial action:

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