After her participation in the opening of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Jennifer Lopez sparked controversy by posting a video on Instagram.

Where she is seen dancing with movements reminiscent of Shakira, as if she were imitating or ridiculing her.

In the clip, after moving her hips, Lopez looks into the camera and exclaims, “Who say I wasn’t coming?” (Who said I wasn’t coming?)

The controversy was sparked by criticism on social media about the performance at the inauguration.

Lopez’s possible use of lip-syncing and the lukewarm reception of “We Are One,” the official song she performed with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte, were questioned.



By comparison, Shakira’s “La la la,” created for the World Cup, has garnered better reviews and seems to be a fan favorite.

According to YouTube statistics, Shakira’s song has accumulated 115,756,715 views, surpassing the 94,607,312 views of the official song.

The rivalry between the two interpretations highlights the importance of public reception at events of this magnitude.

And how social media influences the perception of artistic performances during global sporting events.