A New Scandal for Maxi López
Maxi López, the famous former Argentine footballer known for his time in clubs like River Plate, Barcelona, and Sampdoria, is once again making headlines. Uruguayan model and actress Anto Lima, who was previously married to soccer player Colo Ramírez, revealed on LAM (a highly popular Argentine entertainment TV show broadcasted on América TV) that the ex-footballer allegedly sent her intimate messages on Instagram while still in a relationship with Swedish model Daniela Christiansson.
The Instagram Approach and Private Dinner
According to Lima's account on August 14, 2026, the situation began about two months prior when Maxi López started following her on the social network. 'I thought it was weird that he followed me because he has over 11 million followers and followed very few girls,' Lima explained, noting that she initially chose not to reply.
As days passed, the conversation escalated, and López allegedly proposed a personal encounter. 'He asked me if I wanted to go to Buenos Aires for a private dinner,' Lima stated. She also mentioned that the former player talked about his body and recent weight loss. 'He was losing weight and was focused on his body. He asked me how I was doing. There were photos of all kinds,' she revealed.
Deleted Messages and the Realization
The Uruguayan model affirmed that at the time, she was unaware whether Maxi was still in a relationship, as 'the couple hadn't posted anything with him for a long time.' However, upon reviewing the chat, she noticed that some messages had been deleted: 'When I went in to look closely at the chats, he had already deleted the messages. That's when I realized he was indeed in a relationship and was really with her, and I was in shock.'
Maxi López's Reaction: A Family Postcard from Italy
While the controversy was brewing, Maxi López broke his silence on social media. On August 15, 2026, the former striker shared a photograph alongside Daniela Christiansson and their children, Elle and Lando, from Italy, with the caption 'Buon Ferragosto' (a traditional Italian summer holiday greeting). This postcard made it clear that his relationship with the Swedish model remains strong, at least publicly.
It is worth noting that the couple has been together since 2014 when they met in Milan. They got engaged in 2021 and welcomed their first daughter, Elle, in 2023, while Lando was born in late 2025. Recently, Daniela confirmed they will be relocating to Argentina, and she has already joined the modeling agency Multitalent, which also represents prominent Argentine figures like la China Suárez (a famous Argentine actress), Valentina Cervantes, and Marcos Ginocchio.
Background: The History with Wanda Nara and Colo Ramírez
This is not the first time Maxi López has been involved in a media scandal. His ex-wife, Wanda Nara (a well-known Argentine media personality and agent), was the protagonist of several clashes with him. They even recently shared the screen on MasterChef Celebrity (Telefe) and starred in a vertical series featuring an AI-generated kiss.
For her part, Anto Lima had already made headlines in 2023, while married to Colo Ramírez, by accusing la China Suárez of watching her husband's Instagram stories. The model and the footballer separated in mid-2025.
As of now, Maxi López has not issued a formal statement regarding Anto Lima's accusations, limiting himself to appearing with his family on social media.