An Argentinian soccer fan, who was topless during the World Cup final in Qatar, has confirmed she is safe and healthy after concerns were raised about her whereabouts.
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The woman who, along with a friend, drew the Argentine flag on her nipples and appeared live on multiple TV channels around the world during the finals celebrations.
The woman, named Noe, had disappeared after she was seen stripping to celebrate Argentina’s spectacular victory over France.
With public nudity being criminalized in the Gulf state, fans initially had serious fears for the woman’s safety as many believed she could be arrested and jailed.
“I discovered them, very brave! she’ll be arrested there if she’s not careful,” tweeted one surfer.
Luckily, the woman who prepared her stunt from start to finish managed to evade any sanction, multiple media outlets report.
She kept her followers updated through her Instagram account, where she posted numerous updates and videos of her stunt.
She seems to be fine.
Ahead of the tournament, football fans were warned that they would be expected to abide by Qatar’s strict and conservative customs.
“Visitors (both men and women) should show respect for the local culture by avoiding excessive display of their clothing in public,” the Qatar Tourism Authority said at the start of the tournament.
“It is generally recommended that men and women ensure their shoulders and knees are covered.”
Women are prohibited from wearing revealing outfits such as tight-fitting clothing and showing cleavage.
Non-Qatar women are not required to wear an abaya, a long black robe that almost covers the figure from head to toe, but tourists should ensure that tops cover their stomachs and shoulders, while skirts, dresses and pants must cover the knees.