Zayn Malik apologizes after wearing Flamengo jersey at Palmeiras stadium

British singer Zayn Malik caused a stir during his Konnakol Tour performance at Nubank Parque in São Paulo after appearing on stage wearing a Flamengo football jersey. Because the venue is the home stadium of Palmeiras, a major rival of Flamengo, the choice of attire drew immediate negative reactions and boos from the crowd.

Malik addressed the situation by apologizing to the audience, stating, “I didn't want to offend anyone. I just like the team.” To mitigate the tension, he briefly changed into a black shirt and later returned to the stage wearing a Palmeiras jersey to show respect for the local fans. The incident went viral on social media, with the Flamengo club even posting a lighthearted response to the event.

The concert featured Brazilian singer GIANA as the opening act, marking a significant milestone in her career as the only Brazilian artist to open for Malik's solo show in the country.