“Put me in, mate!”: Franco García’s incredible celebration goes viral | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw between Ferro Carril Oeste and San Miguel at the Arquitecto Ricardo Etcheverry stadium seemed like just another tie in the tough Primera Nacional fixture. However, the end of the match held a gem packed with adrenaline. In stoppage time, when the “Verdolaga” was pushing forward more with heart than with football, Uruguayan Franco García caught a left-footed volley in the box that sent Caballito into a frenzy.

What turned this goal into a social media phenomenon was not just the technical quality of the finish, but the striker’s immediate reaction. In the midst of an electric celebration, García ran to the substitutes’ bench and, face to face with Sergio Rondina, shouted a phrase without filters: “Play me, you son of a b…, play me.” The shout, brimming with the healthy arrogance of a player eager to prove his worth, was clearly picked up by the official broadcast cameras.

Despite what could be interpreted as an act of insubordination, the episode ended up being a sign of the good atmosphere within the team. “Huevo” Rondina and his staff received the “insult” with laughter and hugs, understanding the euphoria of the moment. For Ferro, the goal not only meant salvaging a hard-fought point in an uphill battle, but also left an image of character and personality that quickly made the rounds on the digital world.

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