Clash in the 1st week between Green Bay Packers And Philadelphia Eagles not entirely successful. There was much controversy surrounding the placement, the wearing of green shirts and even the slippery pitch. However, the kick-off was inevitable for Team Jordan Love vs. Team Jalen Hurts who are looking to avenge their early playoff exit last season. Before any action began in Brazil, there was another big talk, with Ziba performing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Ziba criticized during Eagles' Week 1 matchup with Packers
The Sao Paulo-raised singer brought a softer approach to the US national anthem. Unlike Coco Jones, who sang for the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, Ziba had a very unique way of singing that slightly irritated some fans watching the clash.between Jalen Hurts' Eagles and Jordan Love's Packers.
“Absolutely ruined the song. Just awful” and “Never let him sing our national anthem again,” were common feelings common in X, formerly Twitter.
Some were even creative in his calls: “Can I get hell in this version…”
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The reactions weren't all negative until the Eagles-Packers game. Some members of the football faithful I liked it very much what they heard from the Brazilian singer.
“Finally a singer who doesn't scream and make your ears hurt,” someone wrote.
Another fan gave it his all Discussing why Ziba's performance was simply divine, “The singer's powerful performance truly brought the anthem to life, capturing the spirit and pride of our country with every note. Their passion and talent remind us of the strength and unity that defines our nation. It's a moving reminder of what makes our country great and why we cherish our shared values and freedom.”
Jay Postrado is a sports writer for ClutchPoints, specializing in coverage of the NBA, NFL, MLB, tennis, and Formula 1. He is also a contributor to Last Word on Sports and FanSided.