Buenos Aires – A romance between a professional footballer and a former reality television personality has captured public attention in Argentina. Nicolás Rodríguez, a goalkeeper for Excursionistas of the Primera B, confirmed his relationship with Juliana Scaglione, known as “Furia” from her appearance on Gran Hermano, through a post on Instagram on February 9, 2026.
The couple shared a photo of themselves embracing in an elevator, accompanied by a red heart emoji, signaling the start of their public relationship. Scaglione reciprocated by reposting the image on her own social media accounts, further solidifying the news.
Rodríguez, 32, began his football career in the youth divisions of Independiente de Avellaneda and River Plate, according to reporting from TN. He was a member of the River Plate team that won the Copa Libertadores Sub-20 in 2012, though he served as a substitute goalkeeper during the tournament. He later played for Talleres and Temperley before joining Excursionistas in December 2025.
Excursionistas announced Rodríguez’s arrival on December 29, 2025, describing him as an experienced goalkeeper who would be under the direction of coach Rodrigo Bilbao starting January 5, 2026.
Scaglione rose to prominence in 2023 during her participation in Gran Hermano, where her assertive personality earned her the nickname “Furia.” She remained a contender until mid-2024, when she was eliminated with 62.4% of the votes, as reported by Olé.
As of February 10, 2026, neither Rodríguez nor Scaglione have issued further statements regarding their relationship.
