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Honduran club signs TikTok star Saúl Fox as goalkeeper
CD Choloma, a top-flight Honduran club, has signed TikTok creator Saúl "La More" Fox as goalkeeper for the 2026 Apertura season. The 30-year-old has never made a professional appearance but trained at…
The Story in Brief
CD Choloma, a top-flight Honduran club, has signed TikTok creator Saúl "La More" Fox as goalkeeper for the 2026 Apertura season. The 30-year-old has never made a professional appearance but trained at D.C. United's academy and played for the Honduras TikTokers exhibition team, according to local media.
The club hopes Fox's large social media following will attract sponsors and younger fans. Critics call it a publicity stunt, but Fox has already trained under coach Héctor Vargas. Choloma, from Honduras's third-largest city, will play against giants Olimpia and Motagua this season.
The Indian Opinion
Many dismiss this as a cheap marketing gimmick, but Fox's academy background suggests he is not a total novice. Still, if he never plays a competitive minute, the narrative of 'social media over skill' will prove right. The real test is whether he sees the field against Olimpia or Motagua this Apertura season.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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