Kendry Páez TikTok Controversy at River Plate, Later Named Legend in Ecuador

During a River Plate match against Rosario Central at the Monumental stadium, Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Páez streamed live on TikTok. The broadcast was condemned by fans and club officials as a sign of disengagement, adding to the tension surrounding River Plate's poor season. Páez, who had been separated from the first‑team squad and missed several training sessions, already faced uncertainty about his future at the Argentine club.

After leaving River Plate, Páez returned to his former Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. The club welcomed him, presented a new jersey with the number 16, and honored him with a "legend" status. His career includes 70 appearances for Independiente del Valle between 2023 and mid‑2025, a brief stint with Chelsea, a loan to Racing Strasbourg, and 79 minutes in the 2026 World Cup, where Ecuador was eliminated in the round of 16.