Argentina Forward Yamila Rodriguez Defends Tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo
Argentina forward Yamila Rodriguez has recently come under fire for her tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo, with accusations that she is “anti-Messi.” However, Rodriguez has defended herself, stating that she has nothing against Lionel Messi and that Ronaldo has been an inspiration to her.
The 25-year-old footballer’s tattoo of Ronaldo is located underneath former Argentine player Diego Maradona on her left leg. This placement has sparked speculation that Rodriguez prefers Ronaldo over Messi, leading to claims of her being “anti-Messi.”
Messi, who is 36 years old, recently won the men’s World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. He has had a long-standing rivalry with Ronaldo that has spanned over a decade.
In response to the criticism, Rodriguez took to Instagram to defend her tattoo and clarify her stance. She expressed her frustration with the accusations, stating, “Please, enough. I’m not doing well. In what moment did I say I was anti-Messi? Stop saying things that I didn’t say because the truth is I’m not doing well (in the middle of a World Cup where I’m representing my country.) I’m not doing poorly because of you guys, but because of the awful things you’re saying, without respect. One can’t have an idol or a player that they like? Please.”
Rodriguez emphasized that her admiration for Ronaldo does not mean she hates Messi. She acknowledged Messi as the captain of their national team and clarified that her preference for Ronaldo as an inspiration and idol does not diminish her respect for Messi. She highlighted the fact that everyone has their own preferences in football and that supporting one player does not mean undermining another.
Despite the controversy surrounding her tattoo, Rodriguez remains focused on her performance in the Women’s World Cup. She was among the substitutes and played for 14 minutes in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Italy in their opening game of Group G.
Rodriguez is determined to help her nation advance past the group stage for the first time in their history. Argentina’s next match is against South Africa this Friday, and Rodriguez will be hoping to make a significant impact on the field.
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In conclusion, Yamila Rodriguez has defended her tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo and clarified that she has nothing against Lionel Messi. She expressed her frustration with the accusations of being “anti-Messi” and emphasized that everyone has their own preferences in football. Rodriguez remains focused on her performance in the Women’s World Cup and aims to help Argentina progress in the tournament.