Suzy Cortez, the former Miss BumBum, is widely known as a Lionel Messi superfan
The long-time devotee of Lionel Messi, Suzy Cortez, seems to have found a new focus for her footballing passion. The 27-year-old former pageant winner famously displayed her loyalty to the Inter Miami icon by tattooing his autograph on her backside.
However, in a move that might startle any potential partner, Suzy previously revealed an even more daring tribute: a tattoo of Messi's face located in a highly intimate area.
Suzy's devotion to the Argentine legend is unparalleled
Discussing her unique body art back in 2021, she admitted it had caused some awkward moments in her personal life. She remarked: "Believe it or not, I've had some embarrassing encounters because of it. Seeing Messi's face on me has actually caused men to 'fail' at the crucial moment."
She continued: "I have his portrait tattooed on my lower abdomen, which I got after his sixth Ballon d'Or win, and I even plan to replicate the tattoo he has on his left leg."
Suzy's connection to Barcelona began during her teens while living in Spain as an exchange student. Since then, the Brazilian model has remained a vocal supporter, predicting a dominant era for the Catalan giants.
The model famously has a portrait of Messi in a very private location
Having followed the club through various eras, Suzy insists her bond with the team transcends mere marketing. She recently reassured fans that Messi's iconic legacy is secure with the rise of Lamine Yamal.
"Barcelona is entering a brand-new chapter. The number 10 shirt, a historic symbol of this club, is in excellent hands," she stated.
"In my view, Lamine Yamal is already more impactful than Vinícius Jr. and Mbappe put together. When you pair him with an experienced figure like Marcus Rashford, Barça's frontline becomes incredibly potent."
The Brazilian influencer believes Lamine Yamal is the rightful heir to Messi's throne
Suzy also praised the club's core philosophy of youth development and continuity—values she believes define Barcelona's identity.
"The number 10 at Barça represents a lineage. From Maradona to Ronaldinho and Messi, each defined an era while maintaining the same spirit. What we are witnessing now is a continuation of that greatness. Lamine Yamal represents the future, while Marcus Rashford provides the leadership and immediate results the team needs," she added.
With young stars like Lamine Yamal and Pedri maturing alongside Rashford's attacking prowess, Suzy believes the club is destined to return to the pinnacle of global football. She likely celebrated long into the night recently following Barcelona's victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España final.
