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Argentinian soccer team River Plate is one of the biggest clubs in the entire world. As such, it has an extremely dedicated fan base. But one fan took things to the next level in order to watch the legendary at this year’s Club World Cup in the U.S.
The fan, who did not give out his name, appeared on the Spanish soccer show “El Chiringuito” to talk about his love of the club during an interview prior to River Plate’s 0-0 draw against Mexican club Monterrey on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
This dude tried to sell his 🚙 to come see River Plate at Club World Cup with his son. Couldn’t get asking price so he burnt it to get 10K insurance $.
He is expecting a divorce when he returns to Argentina … & maybe some jail time 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BIPwUMxzYM— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) June 23, 2025
River Plate Soccer Fan Went To Insane Lengths To Watch Team Club World Cup
He told the show that he attempted to sell his car in order to follow the team during the Club World Cup. But when nobody matched his asking price, he came up with a better idea. The fan said that he burnt the car, collecting $10,000 (and possibly committing fraud? Not really up to date on my Argentine law here) in the process.
The fan went on to tell the interviewer that he argued with his wife over the ordeal and is expecting to get divorced when he returns to Argentina, but he has no regrets.
Thus far, it’s hard to argue with his idea! River Plate won its first match of the tournament against Japanese club Urawa Reds. It then drew Monterrey and currently sits atop Group E. A win on Wednesday over UEFA Champions League finalist Inter Milan would see while River top the group, while a draw could also see it through to the knockout stages.
River Plate is a 38-time champion of Argentine Primera Division. It’s a four-time winner of the South American Copa Libertadores, and in 1986 the club won the Intercontinental Cup, which is a previous version of the Club World Cup.
Sometimes you just gotta commit a little fraud and get divorced for the love of the game. Shout to this man for having conviction.