“Sh*tty Country.. F**k Them” – After Cristiano Ronaldo Fanatic Yamila Rodriguez Faced Criticism for ‘Anti-Messi’ Stance, Popular Journalist Comes to her Defense

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have some of the biggest fan bases globally. It is a testament to their incredible impact on the world of soccer. In fact, their own country worships them like a god. Likewise, their popularity isn’t limited to geographical locations as it transcends borders around the globe. But a recent incident may prove it’s not true at all.

The incident we are talking about is of Yamila Rodriguez. The Argentinian National Team player is currently in the headlines for apparently having a CR7 tattoo on her left shin. She is getting slandered by everyone and is being called “Anti-Messi.” However, her own country’s journalist came to her defense.

Journalist backs Yamila Rodriguez for having a Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo

On Monday, Argentina’s Women’s team kicked off their 2023 FIFA World Cup campaign against Italy. During the national anthem, everyone stood up with cameras taking La Albiceleste’s bench in the frame as well. At that moment, Yamila Rodriguez’s legs caught the eyes of many as they caught Ronaldo’s tattoo on her left shin. This became a topic of discussion among the netizens.

In fact, it came to the extent that she started getting criticized by her compatriots and Argentinian fans, who are calling her anti-Messi. However, in the midst of receiving such criticism, popular Argentinian journalist Martin Liberman has come in Yamila’s support. The presenter went on to Twitter and wrote some blasting words. As translated by DeepL, he wrote, “Sh*tty country. They even want to choose your idols. Where did they come from?”

He continued, “Everyone admires who they want! All my support for Yamila Rodriguez whose only crime is to love @Cristiano. Don’t give explanations Yamila! You are free. You just have to play nice and be honest. F**k them!” Indeed, these are some strong words from Liberman, who extended his support in the most heartfelt and anguish manner.

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Liberman believes that everyone has a right to choose their own idols, and no one has a right to question one’s choices. Be that as it may, it is a huge statement from the journalist. Interestingly, Yamila also has a tattoo of Diego Maradona on her left thigh, but having CR7’s tattoo just below it has made things difficult for her. Subsequently, she also came to defend herself on social media.

What did Yamila say in her defense?

The Palmeiras forward has made a heartfelt plea to halt the hate messages she’s been receiving on social media. The latter took to Instagram to defend her choice. Sharing a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo with his arm around Argentina’s captain Messi, she urged, “Please, let’s put an end to this. I’m going through a tough time. At 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.”

One of the substitutes during Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Italy, Yamila hailed her country’s legend while also stating Ronaldo as her inspiration. She insisted that liking the Portuguese striker doesn’t conclude she hates Messi. The 25-year-old also claimed that it is about each other’s preferences and no one is obligated to like anyone. Indeed, these are some bold words from Yamila.

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