Gabriel Medina's new girlfriend shows off her million-dollar purse after kissing the surfer

Gabriel Medina is experiencing a new phase — not just on the waves, but also in love. The three-time world surfing champion was caught in a loving moment with his new girlfriend, influencer and former SBT dancer Isabella Arantes , during the NFL game held last Thursday (5), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. The couple arrived at the stadium together, disembarking by helicopter and attracting attention from the beginning of the night.

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The appearance was marked by affectionate gestures and closeness. In the middle of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, Medina and Isabella shared a passionate kiss in the VIP area, in front of the cameras and the public, formalizing their relationship, which until then had only been shared in fragments on social media. For the occasion, the model donned a Louis Vuitton bag valued at R$50,000.

This was the first time the couple appeared publicly at an event after announcing their relationship. The confirmation came a week earlier, on August 28th, when they both posted photos together during a trip to the Maraú Peninsula in Bahia. In the images, the two appear romantically embraced by the sea, with heart emojis that left no doubt about their relationship. The post generated significant buzz on social media and among fans of both.

Before the official announcement, rumors about the romance began circulating in June, when netizens noticed suspicious interactions between the two on social media. Frequent likes, discreet comments, and photos in similar locations raised alarms among observant followers, who already suspected an affair.

Isabella Arantes was already well-known before her relationship with Medina. With over 1 million followers on social media, she rose to fame as a dancer on the SBT program "Domingo Legal" and now works as a digital influencer and businesswoman in the beachwear industry—she is the founder of a bikini brand. Isabella was also a muse for the Salgueiro samba school and was also in a relationship with singer Zé Felipe , to whom she became engaged in 2019.

Medina, meanwhile, is one of the most popular figures in Brazilian sports, with three world surfing titles and international fame. He has also had high-profile relationships, including a marriage to model Yasmin Brunet , which ended in 2022.

The choice of this event for their first public appearance was no coincidence. The NFL game—which marked the American football league's debut on Brazilian soil—brought together a number of celebrities, athletes, and influencers, becoming a showcase for personalities looking to make an appearance. Medina and Isabella not only participated but made a point of leaving their mark.

The kiss shared by the two in the VIP area was recorded by several media outlets and went viral, with fans of the surfer and the influencer reacting enthusiastically and sending messages of support to the new couple. The atmosphere, by all accounts, is one of complete harmony.

It's still too early to know how the relationship will unfold, but their first public appearance was undoubtedly a success. Together, Medina and Isabella seem ready to ride this new wave—now as a couple.

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