A model who rode the Tube and walked around London’s Piccadilly Circus in nothing but body paint says she is now getting “threats” online.
Tyffany Santos, an influencer with 233,000 followers, is an avid football fan.
Earlier this month, she decided to support her native team by dressing in the flag’s colours… sort of.
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Rather than wear an outfit, she spent four hours colouring her body – painting herself a pair of blue shorts and a crop top in yellow with green outlines, to represent Brazil.
But the 27-year-old’s antics have angered football fans online.
“I expected some criticism but I didn’t imagine it would be so intense,” she told NeedToKnow.
“I received a lot of direct threats, which made me seriously think about taking legal action.
“The internet can be a very cruel place.
“This was a form of expression, an art.
“Everyone has the right to express themselves however they want. Unfortunately, not everyone understands this.”
Tyffany says some of the comments include people calling her a “disgrace” and saying her actions are why Brazilians have a “reputation for being… out there”.
Others allegedly told the model, who is from Sinop, not to go back home.
Despite the backlash, Tyffany remains firm in that she has done nothing wrong.
In a clip, she can be seen walking down the Tube platform as people stare.
She later exists at Piccadilly Circus and walks around in public.
“I wanted to pay homage to Brazil and show pride in my roots, our football has no comparison,” she said at the time.
“I’m a passionate fan.
“The intention was purely as a fan of the national team.
“I hope people can see beyond the controversies.
“When you’re a real fan, it’s normal to want to pay homage.”
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