Anti-Israel Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu Sees Social Media Following Explode After Boycott
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- Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's followers surged after boycotting an Israel match.
- His follower count nearly doubled overnight due to viral post.
- The boycott is estimated to increase his earnings significantly.
- Bazunu was the third-choice goalkeeper and expected to be on the bench.
- He is expected to rejoin the squad for the next game.
Gavin Bazunu, a prominent goalkeeper for Bolton Wanderers and the Republic of Ireland national team, has seen a dramatic surge in his social media following after choosing to boycott the recent match against Israel. The boycott, which Bazunu stated was due to his stance against Israel, led to his follower count nearly doubling overnight, jumping from approximately 75,500 to 135,700.
His post explaining his decision to skip the game garnered significant attention, being shared over 28,900 times, a stark contrast to previous posts which saw shares in the hundreds. This massive increase in engagement is estimated to translate into a substantial financial gain, potentially earning him an additional $600 to $1,200 per post.
Despite the boycott, Bazunu was the third-choice goalkeeper for the Ireland squad and was expected to be on the bench for the match, which Ireland won 3-0. His absence was largely symbolic, and he is anticipated to rejoin the squad for the upcoming game against Austria, maintaining his role as the third-string goalkeeper.
Bazunu is currently under contract with Bolton until 2029. The article notes the irony of his increased popularity and potential earnings stemming from his protest against Israel.
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