Actress Maia Reficco has sparked attention with a fiery response to what she calls an anti-Argentina campaign on social media following the country's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Reficco, known for her role in "The Last Sunrise" and as the girlfriend of Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto, posted a selfie saying she was "five stories away from deleting Instagram" and ready to "fight half the planet" over the insults and disrespect directed at Argentina Source: clarin.
Reficco's posts included a video telling fans she couldn't keep up with the hate, jesting about meditation to cope Source: lavozar. She also shared a photo with her brother in Argentina's colors, declaring loyalty to the country. Sources report that the backlash stemmed from accusations of Argentina being "dirty" or "cheaters" during the tournament Source: infobae. However, digital consultant Lucas Malaspina told Infobae that there is no evidence of a coordinated campaign, but noted that the algorithm amplifies polarizing content Source: infobae. Singer Lali Espósito also joined in, posting a video using a Moria Casán quote to dismiss critics Source: clarin.
Amid the online firestorm, rumors of a rift between Reficco and Colapinto have surfaced. Journalist Marina Calabró reported on Primicias Ya that the couple had minimal digital interaction, with Colapinto liking photos of other women and Reficco reciprocating with likes on his old posts Source: lavozar. The last public sighting was on June 7 in Monaco, and Colapinto did not publicly wish her a happy birthday on July 14. Calabró described the situation as an "incógnita" (unknown), suggesting it could be a low-profile strategy or real distance .
““Estoy a cinco historias más de borrarme Instagram, o me voy a pelear con medio planeta. Las pelotudeces, falacias y faltas de respeto que hay que leer”.”
““Los amo, estamos todos igual, me dicen que me siga peleando, no me da la vida y no me dan los dedos. No chicos, la verdad. Ay Dios”.”
““No voy a decir que hay una operación, que hay un grupo de gente que se juntó para decir vamos a darle a la Argentina. Eso no está comprobado al día de hoy” (Lucas Malaspina).”
““Él empezó a ponerle ‘me gusta’ a fotos de mujeres. Ella, cuando se entera de todos estos rumores, empieza a likear fotos viejas de él” (Marina Calabró).”
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