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Agüero Backs Milei on TV as Childhood Hunger Remarks Go Viral

The retired striker’s endorsement revives a polarized discussion about celebrity roles in politics ahead of next month’s legislative vote.

Overview

  • In a Canal 13 interview from a Fundación Paolini event on September 17, Sergio “Kun” Agüero said “we have to support” the current government and what voters chose.
  • He argued that going without food has existed for years, recalling times in his childhood when he and neighbors did not have enough to eat.
  • The clips spread widely on social media and drew divergent reactions, with defenders praising his candor and critics labeling him “desclasado.”
  • He voiced frustration with political infighting, saying those fights make no sense to him.
  • The remarks reinforced his prior alignment with Milei-linked ideas, including public support for Sociedades Anónimas Deportivas and meetings with presidential adviser Santiago Caputo and deputy Juliana Santillán at the Casa Rosada.