Paraguayan Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso has been making waves in the sports world, and it’s not just for her impressive butterfly stroke.
The 20-year-old sensation has hinted that Brazilian football superstar Neymar has been trying to get her attention, sliding into her DMs and leaving a mysterious message.
Luana Alonso reveals Neymar’s secret message
Alonso, who was controversially removed from the Olympic Village for “inappropriate behavior,” revealed that Neymar had sent her a direct message two years after he reacted to one of her Instagram posts.
While speaking to radio show Aire de Todos in January, Alonso claimed, “He [Neymar] sent me a DM.”
However, the 20-year-old sexy athlete remained tight-lipped about the details, leaving fans wondering what could be brewing between her and the Brazilian football sensation.
Pressed for detail, she replied: “It was left on the request form. I cannot tell this here. That’s all I can say.”
The former PSG star has some time on his hands but it is unclear if he and Alonso will meet.
Meanwhile, it is known that Alonso and Neymar don’t follow each other on Instagram at the moment.
The revelation of the footballer sliding into the swimmer’s DM came after Alonso’s dramatic exit from the Olympic Games, where she was kicked out of the athletes’ village due to unprofessional behaviors.
She had also sparked controversy by failing to wear Paraguay’s official kit and distracting her teammates.
Olympic Swimming Sensation Luana Alonso Makes Waves with Sudden Exit and Retirement
Luana Alonso got disqualified from the Olympics village for creating an “inappropriate atmosphere”.
Her tumultuous time at the Games only added fuel to the fire, as she failed to wear Paraguay’s official kit and distracted her teammates.
This horrible situation lead to a disappointing loss on the first day.
However, the real bombshell came when Alonso announced her retirement from swimming.
It came just 24 hours after her event – a move that left fans stunned.
The 20-year-old stunning athlete with a tattoo of the Olympic rings on her hip a few weeks prior shocked her fans with the abrupt retirement.
With her Instagram following skyrocketing from 254,000 to 923,000 since the Olympic Games, Alonso took to Instagram to break the news to her devoted fans.
She wrote: “It’s official! I’m retiring from swimming. Thank you all for your support! Sorry, Paraguay – I just have to say thank you.”
Meanwhile, the sudden departure of this swimming sensation has left the sports world wondering what’s next for Luana Alonso.
Who is Luana Alonso?
Luana Alonso is a retired Paraguayan swimmer born in Asunción, Paraguay
At what age did Luana Alonso retire from professional swimming?
Alonso was born on 19 March 2004. She retired from swimming at the tender age of 20.
Alonso’s education
Luana Alonso pursued her education at Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, both located in the United States.
During her university studies, she competed for the SMU Mustangs and Virginia Tech Hokies in the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving competitions.
What’s next?
The Brazil international Neymar is currently undergoing rehabilitation for his ACL injury, which kept him out for most of the 2023-24 season.
There are no assurance on whether he will be able to participate in Al-Hilal’s upcoming Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Ahli on Tuesday, August 13.
However, the world waits with bated breath to see if Alonso and Neymar will take their connection to the next level.
