Singer’s choice of outfit for the NFL game sparks debate on social media

Karina Pasian was overheard singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Madrid, Spain, between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders.

Pasian took to the field in a black mini dress with thigh-high stockings and garters to sing the national anthem. While her performance went well, fans were upset with her outfit while singing.

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Many NFL fans were caught up in a crazy debate on social media.

Regardless, Pasian ignored the critics and wrote on Instagram how proud she was to have the opportunity to sing the national anthem in front of thousands of people in Spain.

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Karina Pasian sings the United States National Anthem during the 2025 NFL Madrid game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on November 16, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

“Thank you so much @nfl for this amazing opportunity! It was an honor to sing the national anthem at the first ever NFL game in Spain!!” she wrote as the caption for a collage of images.

Pasian has been in the music business for a while. Her R&B album, “First Love”, reached No. 11 on the US R&B charts and No. 57 on the US overall chart when it debuted in August 2008.

Karina Pasian sings the national anthem prior to the 2025 NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

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She has released a few eps and singles since then with her latest EP coming out in 2020 called “Something Warm to Wear”.

Meanwhile, fans in Spain were treated to an overtime match. The Dolphins were able to escape with a three-point win over the Commanders, 16-13.