Although most sports competitions in Brazil are at the beginning of their seasons, many tournaments abroad are already drawing to a close. The topic is on the rise out there, and viewers are eager to discover the champions of 2023. Surprisingly, 3 Brazilian celebrities have popped into international headlines in recent weeks. Find out who are the 3 celebrities who stole the show on foreign lawns, rings, and courts you haven’t seen!
Singer Anita in the Champions League
Star Anita will participate in the final of the European Football Championship. It will be the main attraction for the closing of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most important events in world football. UEFA (the entity organizing the event) confirmed the match between Manchester City and Inter Milan. The match will be held at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on June 10. The show and match will be broadcast worldwide from 4pm (Brasilia time).
UEFA released a letter from Anita, in which she said she was very excited to share this news with the public. It promises to deliver an unforgettable show for the fans in the stadium, as well as for those who follow the broadcast around the world.
Although modest in her statement, this isn’t the first time the singer has performed on a popular sports show. His sports opening debut was in 2016, at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. In the following years, 2017 and 2018, she was present on the stage at the Interlagos Formula 1 Grand Prix in São Paulo. In 2022, Anitta also made her mark performing at the Formula 1 GP in Miami. As for the performances in football competitions, Anita has already become a star. He won the Copa America Final 2019 and the Copa Libertadores Final in his curriculum in 2019 and 2021.
Who else went through the stages of the Champions League?
The final game of this tournament always brings big stars from the international scene to the opening show. In 2022, the guest at the time was Camila Cabello. Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, and Alicia Keys are other pop stars who have performed at the UEFA Champions League. And now, it’s Anita’s turn to immortalize her name alongside theirs. She was chosen as the main attraction and would represent Brazil very well. Next to her, Nigerian Burna Boy also appears.
Camila Coelho in F1 in Miami
Formula 1 tracks have increasingly attracted the attention of celebrities from the world of pop. Many of them were present at the 2023 Grand Prix Miami, which was held at the Miami International Circuit in Florida. Singer Luis Fonsi, the owner of the song ShowerAnd Becky G and even fighter Mike Tyson on the American red carpet. Among these and other celebrities was Brazilian influencer and model Camila Coelho.
In addition to watching the show on the tracks, VIPs like her have the chance to meet and network with the big names in the sport like Lewis Hamilton. They also enjoy exclusive parties and cocktails sponsored by major brands such as Mercedes. It’s a luxurious weekend in honor of one of the world’s most exciting sports.
Whindersson Nunes in the British ring
Comedian Whindersson Nunes has accepted the High Stakes, where boxing influencers and boxing fans face off against each other in rings in the UK. And there was a lot of expectation for the comedian to participate, due to the provocations that his opponent made before the confrontation. On the other hand, the Polish Filipek made statements describing Whindersson as a “cuckold”. And the Brazilian decided to fight back in the ring and won the fight in the second round.
The audience applauded the influencer in a London square full of Brazilians. Wenderson’s next opponent will be King Kenny in the semi-finals in June.
These three Brazilian celebrities are just one example of how the Brazilian pop world is increasingly integrated into international sports competitions. Their presence in the most popular sporting events of 2023 contributes to the promotion and prestige of these competitions. And who knows, they might interest new fans. These celebrities can inspire you to explore different regions and spaces, and to push your limits. Don’t be afraid to act outside your comfort zone!
