Famous Paraguay Fan Returns To World Cup As Journalist

Paraguay's most famous football fan, Larissa Riquelme, is making a major comeback at the World Cup. The 41 year old model first captured global attention during the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where she went viral for cheering passionately while holding her Nokia phone between her breasts. Dubbed the World Cup's girlfriend, her striking appearance led to high profile opportunities, including a cover shoot for Playboy Brazil and a peak of 2.2 million followers on Instagram.

Model Larissa Riquelme is Paraguay's best-known fan on the world stage

Riquelme shot to global stardom during the tournament

Back in 2010, Larissa famously promised to run through the streets of the capital city naked if Paraguay won the tournament or defeated Spain in the quarter finals. Although her nation lost 1-0 to the eventual champions, she has teased a possible new promise for fans if the team secures a strong start this time around.

This tournament marks a significant milestone as Paraguay has qualified for the first time since her viral breakthrough. However, Larissa is attending in a brand new capacity. After completing a three year communications course, she debuted as a sports journalist and commentator for La Tribuna during a qualifier against Peru last September. She is now set to cover the tournament live in person, balancing her professional role behind the microphone with her lifelong passion as a dedicated supporter.