Yamila Rodriguez: Argentina National Team Player Causes Massive Stir With Ronaldo Celebration

• Yamila Rodriguez continues to be an outlier in a country that literally worships Lionel Messi
• The 25-year-old striker celebrated in a Ronaldo-esque style as Argentina walloped Chile 4-0 in a friendly match
• She also spots a tattoo of Cristiano Ronaldo on her left foot to underline her love for the Al-Nassr forward

Yamila Rodriguez continues to send tongues wagging in her native Argentina following her unapologetic affection for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Boca Juniors, who plays as a striker for Argentina's Women's national football team, was among the goal scorers as La Albiceleste thrashed Chile in an international friendly.

The 25-year-old notched the third goal as Argentina run riot against their fellow South American nation in preparation for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, per GOAL.

Despite her sharp shooting skill in front of the goal, it was Yamila's celebration which caused a massive stir online.

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How did Yamila celebrate?

After scoring the third goal to end the game as a contest, Yamila opted to earmark her goal with a Ronaldo-like celebration.

After Rodriguez's goal, she stood and placed her hands close to her heart on her chest, copying Ronaldo's 'nap' celebration in the process.

Ronaldo first ditched his trademark 'Siuuu' celebration for the 'nap' during a Premier League game against Everton last year.

How did social media react?

@Ms_MadridCF wrote:

"Owned the Chileans so easily, love her energy."

@AdamGurung3, who appears to be a Ronaldo fan, took a swipe at Messi:

"Messi the WC fraud will be disappointed after seeing this."

@Herrybelloma added:

"Most Argentina's idol is CR7 ,,, they break pessi rules."

@BerylSmasher remarked:

"Influence that is unmatched."

@fayruz_general lauded Ronaldo's influence on Yamila:

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"CR7’s influence."

Yamila spotted with Ronaldo tattoo

Meanwhile, Yamila Rodriguez, a striker with Argentina's Women's national football team has sent tongues wagging with a huge tattoo of Ronaldo.

Unlike many people in Argentina, Rodriguez is a staunch fan of Ronaldo and decided to show her love by getting the tattoo on her leg.

While people are allowed to have independent decisions, this is controversial and ironic given the environment where she grew up worships the ground Messi walks on.

Ronaldo unleashes new celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo momentarily ditched his trademark celebration after scoring against Everton on October 9, 2022 at Goodison Park, Sports Brief earlier reported.

The moment was momentous for Ronaldo's career as it was his 700th club goal. The striker came off the bench to replace Anthony Martial, who picked up yet another injury.

Rather oddly, instead of performing his trademark SIUUU celebration, Ronaldo rushed to the corner flag and, together with Antony, unleashed a new celebration.