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Shakira's Dancers Deny Theories She Wasn't the Performer at World Cup Inauguration
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Shakira's Dancers Deny Theories She Wasn't the Performer at World Cup Inauguration

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dancers on Shakira's World Cup opening performance have denied theories that it was not her on stage.
  • Fans speculated it was a body double due to her sunglasses, perceived facial differences, and altered dance style.
  • Shakira's team confirmed it was indeed her, sharing videos and photos as evidence.

Theories questioning whether Shakira herself performed at the World Cup opening ceremony have been circulating online, prompting a strong denial from her dance crew.

For those saying it wasn't her, we can confirm 100%: it was her.

— Ángel FernándezShakira's dancer denying theories that it was not her performing.

Following the performance of the World Cup anthem "Dai Dai," viewers took to social media to express doubts. Many pointed to Shakira's dark sunglasses, which obscured her eyebrows, as a key reason for their suspicion. Additionally, some fans claimed her face appeared different, and her signature dance moves seemed altered or less energetic. The way her hair fell across her face also contributed to the speculation.

However, Ángel Fernández, one of Shakira's dancers, directly addressed and debunked these "conspiracy theories." He emphatically stated, "For those saying it wasn't her, we can confirm 100%: it was her."

We danced with her at the inauguration. Go see the videos, they are in our stories. We have photos with her, we talked with her. Stop saying it wasn't Shakira, because it was her.

— Ángel FernándezShakira's dancer providing evidence and urging people to stop the speculation.

Fernández urged skeptics to review the available footage and photos. "We danced with her at the inauguration. Go see the videos, they are in our stories. We have photos with her, we talked with her," he added. "Stop saying it wasn't Shakira, because it was her." He concluded with a message of support for the artist: "Shakira, we love you. We defend you."

Shakira, we love you. We defend you.

— Ángel FernándezA concluding message of support from Shakira's dancer.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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