# @pinknews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXKIRAvjIXb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64129575-pinknews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T16:01:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PinkNews (@pinknews) — https://gondola.cc/pinknews

## Caption

Fans are continuing to rally behind Argentine footballer Ignacio “Nacho” Lago after he scored a decisive winning goal just over a week after going viral for a heartfelt moment with his boyfriend that resurfaced online.

The 23-year-old winger calmly took control of a second-half penalty kick to secure a 1–0 victory for Club Atlético Colón against Racing de Córdoba on 12 April, sending supporters into wild celebration and pushing his team to the top of the Zone A division.

The goal caps off a whirlwind week for Lago, whose name has spread far beyond football circles after a July 2025 clip on the weekly show ‘Sangre y Luto’, a co-production between AIRE de Santa Fe and Colón, resurfaced, showing Lago reacting to a surprise video from his partner expressing love and support for him.

The moment struck a chord with fans across Argentina and beyond, with many praising the visibility in a sport where openly queer relationships remain rare. To date, there has never been an active out gay or bisexual player in men’s professional football in South America before.

Now, with his latest on-pitch victory, supporters are celebrating both Lago’s talent and his authenticity.

#IgnacioLago #Football #Argentina #LGBTQIA #sport

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## Tags

lgbtqia, argentina, sport, ignaciolago, football

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