The singer posted a photo showing the recently racist Brazilian player’s name on the back of her clothes, but she didn’t take it on stage
Annita performed at the opening show of the final of Champions Leagueheld this Saturday, 10, between Manchester City x Inter Milan (to know where to look). The moment also saw the Nigerian as a protagonist Burn Boy and the Swedish DJ To bed and the launch of yours new song, Funky raves.
One of the facts that attracted the most attention was an attempt to pay tribute to wines jr. – the Brazilian does not play the game, but has recently been the target of racist acts in Spain, where he plays for Real Madrid. Although he posted a photo showing Vini Jr.’s name on the back, during the presentation, the name “Anitta” could be read on the spot.
Anitta in the Champions League final
The lightning-fast duration of the final’s opening attraction may have taken some unsuspecting spectators by surprise, after all, in less than 10 minutes, three artists passed the stage.
The performance started with Burma Boy singing songs from Last Last, wearing an extravagant light-up outfit accompanied by several musicians, dancers with flags and a spark and light show.
Then, wearing a dark blue dress with white detailing (similar to the event sponsor’s visual identity) and accompanied by half a dozen dancers on stage and other dancers around, Anitta appeared, singing Involvehis main success outside the country.
Later, he presented a new song, funky raves – but without anything very different from their other songs. References to Brazil were left with green and yellow lights and funk beats, in a show that invested in her dancing skills.
To close, Alesso appeared and corrected the shot heroes.
Anitta and support for Vini Jr.
Shortly after the presentation ended, Anitta posted an image on her Instagram in which she appears in the clothes used in the final show, but with the player’s name Vini Jr. on the back. During the presentation, however, it was possible to notice the presence of the name “Anitta” in the place.
Estadão contacted the singer’s advisory to understand the reason for the change, and if there had been any kind of request from the organization of the event for her not to pay tribute to the Brazilian.
This isn’t the singer’s first appearance at a major sporting event. He sang at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics (2016), the Brazilian GP (2017) and the United States GP (2022) of Formula 1, the Copa América final (2019) and the Libertadores finals in 2019 (Peru) and in 2021 (Uruguay). ). Anitta has also participated in foreign television programs, such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Who will Anitta be rooting for in the Champions League final?
Previously, Anitta had already posted some photos in the mood of the final, wearing the title candidates’ shirt. However, in an interview with TNT Sports last Thursday 8, you revealed your support for Manchester City, referring to goalkeeper Ederson: “We will always support the Brazilian!”.
The singer also took the opportunity to talk about the “funk moment” of her international performances: “My intention is always to show my culture, my reality, our music, our dance.”
Where to see the Champions League final in 2023
The UEFA Champions League Final will take place on Saturday 10 June 2023 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey and will be broadcast by SBT, TNT Sports (closed TV) and HBO Max (streaming).
Source: Terra
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