Numerous press reports shed light on the DRC player Gauthier Mfombi Thierry, who appeared during his country’s match against his Argentine counterpart in the World Handball Cup.
According to the Spanish newspaper “AS,” the 26-year-old Gautier drew everyone’s attention who watched the match on television due to his apparent obesity. Despite that, he scored 4 goals for his country and made a remarkable physical effort.
The newspaper added that Gautier weighs 110 kg and plays for Drew AC, participating in the French second division.
Partido complicado para Argentina en su debut mundialista en Egipto: Congo está siendo un rival más difícil de lo esperado y pierde 14-13. El pivote Gauthier Mvumbi Thierry es uno de los jugadores destacados de los africanos en ataque. Imparable para la defensa albiceleste. pic.twitter.com/eiiI3SwHHp
— Matías Baldo (@matiasbaldo) January 15, 2021
It is noteworthy that the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s participation in the 27th edition of the Handball World Cup, hosted by Egypt until January 31, is the first in the history of the World Cup.
The Congolese national team plays in Group D, which, in addition to Argentina, plays with Denmark and Bahrain.
🤾♂️ El Mundial de balonmano tiene su primer protagonista en redes sociales
📲 Gauthier Mvumbi Thierry es es el nombre más comentado por su físicohttps://t.co/Qd3XbSX39o— As Más Deporte (@As_MasDeporte) January 15, 2021
🤾♂️😱 La Selección argentina se desesperó con Mvumbi en la cita inaugural del Mundial
🤨 En la web oficial apuntan que el peso del jugador congoleño es de 89 kg.https://t.co/HNfEPGUx9m
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) January 15, 2021
It is reported that the Congolese national team lost the match to its Argentine counterpart, 28-22.
Source: as.com