Darío 'Chipi' Gandín got into a fistfight during a five-a-side soccer match

A recreational 5-a-side soccer match in Rafaela, Santa Fe, ended in scandal after Darío "Chipi" Gandín, a former player for Independiente, Colón, and Atlético de Rafaela, became involved in a serious fight that was caught on video and quickly went viral on social media.

The match was friendly and amateur in nature, a space where the former forward, who has been retired for several seasons, usually plays with friends while he supports the career of his son Valentino, who is currently at Barracas Central. However, the calm of the match was shattered after a play on the sideline: Gandín bounced the ball off an opponent and, immediately afterward, he reacted with a punch that sparked the brawl.

In the footage, captured by a camera set up to record the best plays, viewers can see how "Chipi" corners the other player with a flurry of punches until the rest of those present intervene to stop the scene. According to local reports, the opponent's ear ended up visibly damaged and with a slight hemorrhage after the altercation.

The circulation of the video caused wide repercussions on social media and in the press, both because of the violence of the incident and because it involved a former player with strong recognition in Argentine soccer. In Rafaela, moreover, the incident took on particular significance: Gandín had four spells as a player in the city (three at Atlético and one at Ben Hur), where he is a well-known name.

A temperamental track record and his spell at Independiente

The incident is not entirely unrelated to certain moments in the former forward's career, during which he was known to be involved in fights, sendings-off, and arguments in his professional years.

His best soccer version came at Independiente (2008-2010), where, thanks to important goals, especially against Racing, he earned the captain's armband and the fans' affection. However, an argument with part of the fan base and a tempting offer ultimately marked his departure from the club.

Darío 'Chipi' Gandín got into a fistfight during a five-a-side soccer match

Darío 'Chipi' Gandín got into a fistfight during a five-a-side soccer match

A temperamental track record and his spell at Independiente

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