Let’s travel back 13 years ago. The year is 2010, and the spirits are high for the FIFA World Cup. Every corner of the world, every circumference of the globe, was singing along to one united tune– “Waka Waka.”
And with one song, Shakira became the lucky mascot for football. When Shakira said, “This time for Africa,” the entire continent rose up in patriotism. Such was the influence of one song that united the footies into one community.
No sport can beat the intensity of football, especially when the reputation of a football club is at stake.
Rumor has it that the normies avoid taking public transport during the premier league season when the ardent fans get Super Saiyan barbaric in solidarity with their favorite club. This allegiance to the club gives the players encouragement to perform better for their team.
The recent premier league exhibits a high-octane environment where football fans from all over the world assemble to support their favorite team.
The Vitality Stadium erupted with an unusual chant for the new signing Kai Havertz. The Arsenal fans started singing their rendition of “Waka Waka” by Shakira, where they cheered for Havertz and led Arsenal 4-0 against Bournemouth. Shakira reacted to the honor with just two words on a social post, saying, “Go Arsenal!”
What Does Shakira Support Arsenal?
In recent years, Shakira has shown her support to the Arsenal Club. However, there seems to be a hidden context between the lines. Here’s the tea–
So, Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique have been partners for about 16 years. But in the past year, the couple underwent an ugly breakup when Pique’s infidelity surfaced in the media.
The ex-couple, who are co-parenting their two sons, announced that they would be splitting up. Ever since then, the two have engaged in passive-aggressive back and forth, taking digs at each other in public.
Shakira even released a diss song against Pique and set the internet on fire.
Pique fired back with his pettiness and became the brand ambassador of Casio after Shakira compared his new flame to the outdated brand. In short, the whole breakup was an elaborate drama.
Shakira has since moved on with her new rumored boyfriend, Jimmy Butler. Maybe out of spite, the “hips don’t lie” singer has started supporting Arsenal after splitting from the Barcelona player.
What Did Shakira Respond After Arsenal Fans Copy Her Song?
The former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz just signed with the Arsenal FC. The German player has exhibited stellar statistics for the team.
In the recent match between Arsenal and Bournemouth, Havertz led the team to a 4-0 win. Needless to say, the fans cheered for the 24-year-old player. But this time, their collective chant left the stadium in splits.
All Arsenal supporters suddenly burst out into singing their version of Shakira’s song “Waka Waka.” The new version goes as follows– “Tsamina mina, eh eh, Waka Waka, eh, eh, sixty million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again.”
After the video went viral, netizens wanted to know Shakira’s response to the new Kai Havertz chant. She took to her social media and posted just 2 words in the caption– “Go Arsenal!”
This simple gesture not only won the Arsenal fans’ hearts, but she also threw indirect shade at her ex, Gerard Pique, in some capacity.
What are your thoughts on this catchy chant? Do you think Shakira was shading her ex? Will Pique respond back?
What do you think of Havertz’s performance so far? Let us know in the comments section below.
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