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Karina Pasian was chosen to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain over the weekend, but she sparked backlash on social media for her choice of outfit.
Pasian took the field in a black minidress with thigh-high stockings and garters to sing the national anthem. While the reaction was quite harsh, Pasian explained in an interview with TMZ Sports that she was surprised by the negative reviews.
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Karina Pasian sings the national anthem before the 2025 NFL game between Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Florence Tan Jun/Getty Images)
“Honestly, I had no expectations that anyone would say anything. I felt great about what I chose to wear. I worked with two stylists of mine named David and Adrianne and they are amazing and brought my vision to life,” Pasian said. “I didn’t mean to offend anyone. I’m really sorry if anyone was offended by this, but my intention was to have a good time.”
“My look is super cabaret and super burlesque. That’s the aesthetic I love. I really admire that aesthetic.”
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Karina Pasian sings the United States national anthem during the NFL game in Madrid 2025 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 16, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)
Pasian said the NFL approved his outfit beforehand and didn’t feel the need to feed anything negative.
“I’ve read a lot of positive comments and I’m trying to feed more of that energy. That’s what I try to focus on and what I try to spread. People have the right to express their opinion,” he added.
Pasian has been in the music industry for quite some time. Her R&B album, “First Love”, reached number 11 on the US R&B charts and number 57 on the US general charts when it debuted in August 2008.
Karina Pasian sings the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernández)
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He’s released a few EPs and singles since then, with his most recent EP coming out in 2020, called “Something Warm to Wear.”
