The Washington Commanders took on the Miami Dolphins in an NFL overseas game in Spain on Sunday morning.
The Dolphins topped the Commanders, 16-13, in overtime. Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with the win, while Washington dropped to 3-8 on the year with the loss. It’s been a highly disappointing season for the Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship Game last year and expected to contend for a Super Bowl in 2025. But Jayden Daniels has struggled with inconsistent play and injuries, as the rest of the team hasn’t lived up to their hype. It’s been a season to forget.
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The national anthem performance at Sunday’s game was not one to forget. Karina Pasian, a 34-year-old American singer, performed “The Star Spangled Banner.” Her performance was widely praised. However, she has been criticized by some for her outfit, which some have deemed “inappropriate.”
Nov 16, 2025; Madrid, Spain; Karina Pasian sings the United States national anthem during the 2025 NFL Madrid Game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Pasian, an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who has performed at the White House, rocked a low-cut sparkling black dress on the red stage at the 2025 NFL Madrid Game on Sunday morning.
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Fans praised her performance, though some took issue with her outfit choice.
NFL fans were divided on the outfit worn on Sunday morning
While some fans loved her look, others felt that it was inappropriate for the stage.
“I don’t care for her outfit. She looks like a pretty girl she could’ve looked really pretty. I don’t know why she’d wanna dress like that. But her voice was pretty!” one fan wrote.
“Totally inappropriate!!!” one fan added.
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“As for her clothes, theres more coverage on her than the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” one fan added.
“Did not like the singing no real passion and the way she dressed was not really appropriate why are people so look at me could have dressed more beautiful,” one fan added.
Others, meanwhile, defended her.
“She did a decent job of singing our Anthem. Heard that she’s taking flak for her dress. It’s certainly no ball gown but tastefully done and attractive. Thank you Karina for a wonderful performance,” one fan wrote.
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“It’s not about her looks, but the words of the National Anthem. She sung it beautifully too!” one fan added.
“Her voice was powerful. He anthem was delivered with passion and high notes. It was so captivating that I didn’t even notice what she was wearing nor should anybody else. Doesn’t matter,” one fan added.
“I don’t see anything wrong culture is slightly different dress better in Europe in my opinion and been there many many times!” one fan added.
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Pasian, meanwhile, had a classy response to the “inappropriate” outfit accusations.
“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 on her Instagram page.
What did you make of her outfit?
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Nov 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.