Bolton Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu Sees Social Media Surge After Boycotting Israel Match
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- Gavin Bazunu's social media followers nearly doubled after boycotting Israel match.
- The goalkeeper's boycott post received massive engagement.
- His off-field earnings could increase significantly due to the surge.
- Bazunu is expected to return to his third-choice role for Ireland.
- Ireland lost the match against Israel 3-0.
Gavin Bazunu, the third-choice goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland and a player for Bolton Wanderers, experienced a dramatic increase in his social media following after choosing to boycott the team's recent match against Israel. The game, which Ireland lost 3-0, saw Bazunu absent from the squad due to his decision to refuse participation.
Following his boycott, Bazunu's follower count on social media platforms nearly doubled overnight, jumping from approximately 75,500 to 135,700. His post explaining his intention to skip the match garnered significant attention, being shared over 28,900 times, a stark contrast to previous posts shared only hundreds of times. This surge in engagement is estimated to potentially increase his off-field earnings by $600 to $1,200 per post.
Despite this symbolic protest, Bazunu is expected to return to the squad for the upcoming match against Austria, where he will likely resume his role as the third-choice goalkeeper. His current contract with Bolton extends until 2029.
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