Here is all you need to know about Argentina’s Yamila Rodriguez, a soccer player with a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo rather than Lionel Messi with her comments viral on Facebook and Instagram
It is uncommon for an Argentine to choose Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi, but Yamila Rodriguez, a star of the Women’s World Cup, proudly selected the Portuguese over the star of the men’s national team.
Who is Yamila Rodriguez as her abusive comments on Lionel Messi and tattoo of idol Cristiano Ronaldo go viral on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Es increible que Yamila Rodriguez siga a todas esas paginas de Ronaldo que manejan gordos Mexicanos y NO SIGA A MESSI, esta tipa jamás puede ser la capitana de la selección. pic.twitter.com/NB2X7ZQ8J1
— Fran (@frabigol) July 19, 2023
Yamila Rodríguez
He brought you your third star. pic.twitter.com/F8FoOy211m
— M. (@messialltime) July 26, 2023
The highly tattooed 25-year-old was seen on the touchline of Argentina’s World Cup opener against Italy on Monday with a portrait of former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo inked on her left shin. The tattoo shows Messi and Ronaldo battling for the title of all-time greatest player in football, which is a paradox in the sport. Rodriguez has made no secret of her affection for Ronaldo despite her nationality.
Argentina’s Yamila Rodríguez refuses to pick a side in the 🐐 debate 🇦🇷✖️🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/qZ0exnBlXZ
— 433 (@433) July 19, 2023
She said to ESPN Vivo last year, “My idol is Cristiano Ronaldo, not Messi.” In an attempt to defend her decision to support the Al-Nassr star over the national hero, she stated to the Argentine newspaper Ole that Ronaldo is unquestionably the finest player in the world:
I watched him play and thought: how can he be so perfect? He surprises me with everything that he does. With this tattoo, now I have Cristiano with me forever.”
Yamila Rodriguez during Argentina's World Cup Photoshoot doing the Cristiano Ronaldo celebration. 🇦🇷❤️ pic.twitter.com/sUTJcaKDWd
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) July 26, 2023
Rodriguez has a tattoo of Maradona’s likeness above her Ronaldo tattoo on her thigh. Three stars—one for each of Argentina’s World Cup victories for men in 1978, 1986, and last year—along with Maradona’s profile and signature are featured in the design.
Rodriguez has achieved success on the pitch on her own. Despite not being chosen for the 2019 Women’s World Cup team, her fantastic time with Boca Juniors allowed her to book a ticket on the plane to Australia and New Zealand this year. She scored in the Copa America, helped the Xeneize team advance to the Copa Libertadores final, and became the first woman to score at La Bombonera.
Argentina hopes to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time after Rodriguez played a significant role in the country’s qualification for the competition in Australia this year. However, their dreams were dashed as German Portanova’s team lost to Italy 1-0 in their opening match at Eden Park thanks to a late goal from Cristiana Girelli.
How old is Yamila Rodriguez?
Yamila Tamara Rodriguez, an Argentine professional football player who was born on January 24, 1998, plays forward for both the Argentina women’s national team and the Brazilian Série A1 club SE Palmeiras. The 25-year-old striker measures 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in).
Yamila Rodriguez’s relationship
There is no information about Yamila Rodriguez’s relationship however, she is openly lesbian.