Ex Celtic star's FIFA Club World Cup commentary goes viral over sizzling chemistry with glam TV sidekick
The controversial competition has drawn criticism of world football's governing body but the ex Hoops man is raising smiles
The FIFA Club World Cup has proved a huge turn off for fans with swathes of empty seats for the competition in the USA.
But one former Celtic star is helping making it a bit more appealing after making his debut for as a commentator for broadcaster DAZN.
Marc Crosas has been sending fans wild due to his on-screen chemistry with gantry sidekick, glamorous Argentinian pundit Lola del Carril.
And fans needed something to talk about as there were no goals for Crosas in Sunday's scoreless draw between Brazilian side Palmeiras and Porto at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Supporters have flooded X with comments on the pair's flirtatious behaviour in front of the camera.
At the start of the tournament he posted a message on social media below a photo of the pair saying: 'Hi, we're Lola del Carril and Marc Crosas, and we're here to unite the X world of Mexico and Argentina for the next 30 days. Enjoy!'
Crosas has Mexican citizenship after moving there 13 years ago. The 37-year-old former Spain Under-21 international spent three years at Celtic after joining the Hoops from Barcelona.
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One fan wrote: 'We already have a World Cup Club champion. Vitinha? Dembele? Lamine? No. Marc Crosas, gentleman, the Ballon d'Or.'
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