After being criticized for showing a tattoo of superstar Ronaldo on his left leg, Argentina women’s team striker Yamila Rodriguez has responded harshly.
Before the match against Italy on July 24, the 7-year-old showed off a tattoo of Argentina football legend, Diego Maradona on her left thigh. In addition, on the ankle, Yamila Rodriguez also tattooed the Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo. As soon as these images appeared, many Argentine fans wondered why the icon of Argentine football, Messi was ignored by Yamila Rodriguez.
On July 25, Yamila Rodriguez shared her frustrations on her personal page. The Argentina player said that when she revealed the images on social media, many Argentina fans criticized her and upset her.
Yamila Rodriguez said: “Please stop, I don’t have a good time. Have I ever said I don’t like Messi?
I don’t have a bad time because of you, acts of mercy. Can’t you have an idol or a player you like? Messi is our great captain in the men’s national team but the fact that I say that my inspiration and idol is Ronaldo does not mean that I hate Messi.
What’s the problem? We are not all obligated to just love our country’s players. Please understand that this is football and everyone has an appreciation, preference and appreciation of one does not mean battering the other. Enough, it makes me feel tired.”
The photo posted by Yamila Rodriguez attracted a lot of attention from fans
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In the first match of the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the Argentina women’s team fell 0-1 to the Italian women’s team. Yamila Rodriguez was only named on the reserve list and it was not until the 77th minute that she came on as a substitute for Nunez. Despite appearing just over 10 minutes, Yamila Rodriguez still stands out when creating many impressive plays on the field.
Argentina (left) lost to Italy in their opening match
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Currently, Yamila Rodriguez and her teammates are bottom of Group G of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. In the next match, the Argentine women’s team will compete against the South African women’s team. Against opponents ranked 54th in the world, the South American representative aims to win big to keep alive their hopes of reaching the next round.
