Tribute to Juma Marruá? New CBF t-shirt divides opinions on social media

"I'm angry, Joventino"! Could the new shirts of the Brazilian men's football team for the 2022 World Cup be a tribute to the character Juma Marruá, from the soap opera Pantanal? The jaguar print used on the uniform has attracted attention on social media and has become a meme on the internet.

Let's solve this mystery right away. The shirt model released by the Brazilian Sports Confederation has nothing to do with the soap opera. However, the inspiration for creating the piece came from the jaguar, an animal found mainly in the Pantanal biome, and also from the “Brazilian Claw”, which bears the name of the collection.

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Internet meme: the character Juma from Pantanal next to the shirt with a leopard print

The yellow shirt is printed with designs that imitate jaguar skin. Furthermore, the model has green details on the collar and sleeves. The blue uniform only has jaguar spots on the sleeves, in green.

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“Vibrant and bold, the Brazilian team’s 2022 uniform pays homage to the courage and culture of a people who never give up. Inspired by the determination and beauty of the jaguar, the shirt unites all Brazilians”, published the CBF.

On social media, there was no shortage of comments about the new CBF t-shirt model. Influencer Daniel Braune praised:

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@braune

#Team shirt #Brazilian Team #vesteagarra #soccer

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There was even an analysis of the relationship between fashion, politics and sport. Ana Shumiski commented that it is a step forward for men to wear a t-shirt with a print. “We live in a country that still thinks pink is for girls and blue is for boys,” she said.

@anacshumiski

What is your opinion? ✨#fashiontiktok #Brazilian Team

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But there was also no shortage of criticism from those who hated the changes.

If Gabriel is right… who cares about beauty, right? #RUMOAOHEXA

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(Photo at top: Nike/Disclosure)

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