Is Bruna Biancardi a WAG? Understand what the term viral means

The arrival of the 2026 World Cup this Thursday (11) has brought to light the names of football players' girlfriends and wives. Among the Brazilian women who have gained the most notoriety is Bruna Biancardi, 32, who is the wife of Neymar, 34.

She and other fellow athletes are called WAGs, which is an acronym in English for the term "Wives and Girlfriends", which means "Wives and Girlfriends". The expression emerged to define women who had relationships with athletes in the 2000s.

Despite being a stereotypical term, fellow athletes have become empowered through their own fame, consolidated through visibility and fame.

Origin of the acronym WAGs
In the 2000s, the term was born amid the visibility in the press achieved by Victoria Beckham, 52. At the time, the stylist and singer of the "Spice Girls" began to be targeted by the British press due to her relationship with David Beckham, 51, until then a player for Real Madrid and the English National Team.

Over time, the public's fame and interest in athletes' wives only grew. In 2015, an American TV reality show called "WAGs" showed the lives of these companions, presenting the difficulties and behind-the-scenes of what it's like to be married to a sports star.

Social media has also expanded the reach of WAGs, who have monetized their reach and consolidated their fame as influencers.

Remember some WAGs married to football players:

- Victoria Beckham, married to David Beckham

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A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)

- Antonela Roccuzzo, married to Lionel Messi

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A post shared by Antonela Roccuzzo (@antonelaroccuzzo)

- Carol Cabrino, married to Marquinhos

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A post shared by Carol Cabrino (@carolcabrino)

- Gabriely Miranda, married to Endrick

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A post shared by GABRIELY (@gabriely)

- Bruna Biancardi, married to Neymar

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A post shared by BRUNA BIANCARDI (@brunabiancardi)

Check out the mansion where Bruna Biancardi is expected to spend the World Cup:

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Source: CNN