BRAZIL’s sexiest fan has sent a message to her national side after following their World Cup opener from the stands.

The contenders got their tournament off to a disappointing start at the weekend after .

A woman wearing a Brazil World Cup jersey and a VIP pass sits in a stadium crowd.Gabriela Moura sent a message to the Brazil national team as she watched on from the stands Credit: Instagram @gabimfmoura Three women in a stadium, with two wearing Brazil fan gear, smiling at a sporting event.The Sports Illustrated model (left) was in attendance to watch the team draw with Morocco Credit: Instagram @gabimfmoura

But the result did nothing to stifle Gabriela Moura’s enthusiasm for the team.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model has exploded in popularity in recent months, thanks in part to her affinity for risque outfits and her beloved national side.

And the 21-year-old was all smiles as she watched from the stands at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

She shared a series of posts from her day out, sporting the iconic yellow and green colours of the national team, to her Instagram account.

The shirt had a cinched waist showing off her hourglass figure, alongside some friends and fellow Brazil fans.

Her 3.1million followers flocked to show their appreciation for the star, with the post quickly racking up over 165,000 likes on the platform.

She added the message: “amo ser brasileira” which translates to “I love being Brazilian.”

One fan wrote in response to the pics: “Simply perfect.”

Woman taking a mirror selfie, wearing a yellow Brazil soccer jersey and blue jeans.She captioned her post “I love being Brazilian” Credit: Instagram @gabimfmoura Woman wearing a yellow Brazil World Cup shirt and jeans.Her post racked up over 165,000 likes in just hours Credit: Instagram @gabimfmoura Gabriela Moura poses in a yellow bikini top and purple sarong.Moura models swimsuits on the runway in her daily life Credit: Getty

Another supporter labelled her: “The most beautiful”

And another gushed: “OUR BRAZILIAN MUSE.”

‘s Ismael Saibari stunned the South American giants with a beautiful chipped effort early in proceedings.

and talisman levelled things shortly after with a thumping effort of his own.

But that was all either side had to offer, wearing each other down to a 1-1 draw in Group C.

The results meant ‘s win over left them at the top of the competitive group after the first set of fixtures.

The sizzling star has turned heads since signing onto Sports Illustrated’s prestigious lineup of models.

She can regularly be seen in revealing bikinis as she turns heads on the runway.

Gabriela Moura attending the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show.The 21-year-old is now based in the USA Credit: Getty Gabriela Moura attends Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Beach Club at W South Beach.Moura has over 3million Instagram followers Credit: Getty Gabriela Moura attending the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show.Her popularity has exploded in recent months Credit: Getty

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