A stunning fan who went viral on social media for her angry reaction in the stands at the World Cup is actually the daughter of a football legend. Miranda Yepes, 21, was spotted looking frustrated during Colombia's 1-0 victory over DR Congo at the Estadio Guadalajara, with cameras capturing her puckering her lips in boredom.
Discovery of Her Identity
Social media users were intrigued by the brunette beauty, and it was soon uncovered that she is Miranda Yepes, daughter of Mario Yepes, the second-most capped Colombian player in history. Mario Yepes, 50, played 102 matches for Colombia, trailing only Carlos Valderrama. He has three children with his ex-wife: Luciano, Miranda, and Valentino.
Miranda's Own Fame
Miranda has earned fame in her own right, boasting over 150,000 followers on Instagram and 300,000 on TikTok, where she posts dance clips, travel vlogs, and fashion content. She confirmed her identity by posting a picture with her father at the game, captioning it: "With a concentrated face that looks angry. What a happiness to be in a World Cup again!" She first came into the spotlight in Colombia as a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef last year.
Mario Yepes' Legendary Career
Mario Yepes, a former PSG and AC Milan defender, was part of the Colombia squad that won the Copa América in 2001. He scored two goals in a decisive qualifier against Paraguay to take Colombia to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, announcing his retirement after the tournament. At age 38, he captained Colombia to a 3-0 win over Greece, making him the oldest outfield player at the 2014 World Cup, and earned his 100th cap against Ivory Coast. He also led Colombia to their best-ever World Cup performance, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time, where they lost 2-1 to hosts Brazil.
