Brazilian influencer sparks outrage with racist gesture towards Japanese after World Cup match

A Brazilian influencer has ignited controversy by posting a racist gesture on social media following the World Cup match between Brazil and Japan. The influencer, known as 'brenndamaral' with approximately 18,000 followers, shared a photo on her Instagram story that was perceived as mocking Japanese people.

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This is an act that insults not only Japanese people but all Asians.

The post quickly spread online, with one user capturing and sharing it, stating, "After the match, a Brazilian fan and influencer made a racist gesture towards Japanese people." The controversy intensified, leading the influencer to change her social media account name and switch to a private profile. However, the image had already circulated widely across online communities and social media platforms, drawing widespread condemnation.

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In their eyes, Chinese and Koreans were all seen as the same.

Netizens expressed outrage, with comments such as, "This is an act that insults not only Japanese people but all Asians," and "In their eyes, Chinese and Koreans were all seen as the same." Many called the gesture "clear racism." The incident occurred immediately after Brazil secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Japan in Houston. While Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 with goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli, the influencer's racist gesture cast a shadow over the celebratory mood.

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Clear racism.