Argentine model, 72, clears up rumors of football icon Ronaldinho filming nude video of her

In January, Alfano posted a photo of herself and Ronaldinho in the lobby of a hotel with the caption "with the idol".

She then posted a video of herself bathing in a hotel room, with most of her body visible behind the glass.

The video was uploaded not long after the post with Ronaldinho, which led to rumors that the two were dating and that the 44-year-old former football star was the one who filmed the sensitive clip.

It was not until March 3 that the model spoke up to clarify and affirm that the video was filmed by a girl staying at the same hotel.

"You see, people make things up," Alfano said in an interview, as quoted by Daily Mail. "I took a photo with Ronaldinho in an elevator and everyone thought he had taken the photo of me."

72-year-old model Graciela Alfano (L) poses with Ronaldinho at a hotel in January 2025. Photo by Instagram/@iconoalfano

Alfano was one of Argentina's sex symbols in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She still maintains a fit body at 72 years old, has an Instagram account with more than a million followers and regularly posts sexy photos and videos.

"It went viral and well, I love it," Alfano said of the controversial video.

Ronaldinho, one of the greatest footballers of all time, rose to fame when he won the 1999 Copa America and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil. The 44-year-old former forward also won the Champions League, two La Liga titles and the Ballon d'Or during his time at Barcelona.

Ronaldinho is about to become a grandfather, with his son Joao Mendes, 20, and influencer girlfriend Giovanna Buscacio preparing to welcome their first child. The young couple currently live in Manchester, England. Mendes, who is also a footballer, trained at Barcelona's famous La Masia academy, but left last summer to play for Burnley in England.