Gustavo López, an Argentine sports journalist, made derogatory comments about Ibai Llanos, a Spanish streamer and YouTube personality, on his radio show. Ibai responded with a video, explaining his background and career, and inviting Gustavo to a live debate to discuss the world of Twitch and YouTube. Ibai emphasized that his work is not just about sitting in front of a camera, but rather a job that requires many hours of entertainment for thousands of people.
Gustavo later called into Ibai's live stream and they had a conversation, where Ibai explained his point of view and Gustavo apologized for his previous comments. Ibai also received a surprise call from Lionel Messi, who sent greetings to Ibai and joked about Gustavo's potential reaction if Messi were to appear on his program. The conversation ended with Gustavo inviting Ibai to his ESPN program and Ibai accepting the invitation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. An Argentine journalist, Gustavo López, made comments about Ibai Llanos on the radio.
2. Ibai Llanos is a streamer with over 6 million followers.
3. Gustavo López criticized Ibai for having a large following, but not knowing who he is.
4. Ibai Llanos started his career as a video game commentator and has been working in the industry for over 5 years.
5. He has won awards for best commentator in Spain four times.
6. Ibai has collaborated with various sports teams and organizations, including the Olympic Games.
7. He has also worked with radio stations and TV shows, including Gol TV.
8. Ibai started streaming on Twitch and YouTube, where he gained a large following.
9. He has played video games with famous players, including Kun Agüero and Dybala.
10. Gustavo López's comments about Ibai went viral, and he became a trending topic in Argentina.
11. Ibai responded to Gustavo's comments in a video, explaining his background and career.
12. Ibai has over 150,000 hours of streaming experience and has commented on over 3,000 LoL matches.
13. He has also narrated various sports events, including football and basketball games.
14. Ibai has a strong online presence, with over 6 million followers on social media.
15. He has been invited to appear on ESPN, a major sports network.
16. Ibai has a relationship with Kun Agüero and has played video games with him.
17. Gustavo López has apologized for his comments about Ibai and has expressed interest in learning more about the streaming industry.
18. Ibai has offered to educate Gustavo about the streaming industry and has invited him to collaborate on a project.
19. Lionel Messi has also been mentioned in the conversation, and Ibai has joked about Messi appearing on Gustavo's show.
20. The conversation between Ibai and Gustavo has ended on a positive note, with both parties expressing respect and appreciation for each other's work.