Armando González

Mexico's victory over the Czech Republic had sparked a frenzy. While social media celebrated the goals and analyzed every play, no one expected the conversation to shift completely just a few hours later.

Photos began circulating online. They showed Armando "Hormiga" González walking calmly through the streets of the city where the national team was staying. He was dressed casually, wearing a cap and sunglasses, but it was impossible not to recognize him. What caught everyone's attention wasn't him... but the young woman walking beside him.

In one picture they were holding hands. In another they were laughing while looking at shop windows. Later they were spotted in a small private café, sitting across from each other, talking for hours with a naturalness that made it clear there was a great deal of trust between them.

The paparazzi did their job and, within minutes, the photographs flooded all platforms.

"Who is she?"
Does the Ant have a girlfriend?
"How long have you been dating anyone?"
"Who is this woman?"

Sports programs stopped focusing solely on the World Cup and dedicated entire segments to the mystery of the unknown woman. Some claimed she was an influencer, others a businesswoman, or even someone completely unconnected to the entertainment industry. However, no one had an answer.

While it didn't take long for it to become news, even though only a day had passed, some fans hoped that Armando "Hormiga" González would reveal the young woman's identity. However, they knew it was only a matter of time before the media, fans, supporters, haters, and people unfamiliar with soccer but addicted to internet gossip would uncover her complete story.