Singer Zayn Malik surprised fans by wearing a Flamengo jersey during his show at Nubank Parque, the home of Palmeiras, sparking a massive reaction on social media.
British star Zayn Malik stirred up the night in São Paulo with an unexpected wardrobe choice during his concert at Nubank Parque.
The former One Direction member took the stage wearing a Flamengo shirt, triggering an intense reaction from the crowd at the Palmeiras stadium.
The situation caused an immediate stir, leading the production team to advise the artist to change his outfit during the show.
Apology and social media buzz
To smooth over the tension with the local fans, the singer briefly left the stage and returned wearing a black T-shirt.
Upon his return, the musician made sure to apologize to the São Paulo audience to avoid any further friction during the performance.
The singer apologized to the local fans, making it clear that he had no intention of offending anyone.
Keen to join the conversation on social media, Flamengo‘s official profile took the opportunity to joke about their jersey appearing at the event.
Historic rivalry and the battle at the top
This off-pitch episode reflects the intense rivalry between Flamengo and Palmeiras in South American football over the last few years.
Both clubs have been locked in direct battles for major titles, racking up recent trophies in the Brazilian Serie A and the Libertadores.
In the 2026 season, the neck-and-neck scenario continues, with the Rio-based team leading the national tournament by a small margin over their rivals from São Paulo.
Upcoming matches
Beyond their point-for-point battle in the national championship, both clubs have reached the semifinals of the continental tournament.
The teams have decisive matches scheduled for this Sunday in high-stakes state derbies.
Flamengo faces Fluminense at the Maracanã, while Palmeiras hosts Corinthians at Nubank Parque.
