Kendry Páez sends River Plate hint in Ecuador photo session

Kendry Páez sent a playful message during Ecuador's official World Cup squad photo session, flashing a number four with his fingers, a gesture widely interpreted as a nod to a River Plate teammate who wears that shirt (1). The teenage midfielder, set to join the Argentine giants after the tournament, showed the squad's relaxed mood days before their group stage opener against Ivory Coast. Ecuador enters the World Cup off a convincing friendly win over Guatemala, with Sebastián Beccacece's side looking sharp and unified as Saturday's preparations continue.