World Cup Fan Scores Modeling Gig From Cheering

ByRHEANA MURRAY ABCNews logo
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Her team didn't win, but she did.

Photos of Belgian fan Axelle Despiegelaere cheering on her country during a World Cup match against Russia in Rio on June 22 went viral after they were plastered around the world in newspapers and social media.

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The gorgeous blond was decked out in red, black and yellow face paint -- the colors of Belgium's flag -- wearing a matching hat with horns and waving pom-poms in the candid photos.

They apparently caught the attention of a major beauty brand: L'Oreal Professional. On Tuesday, Despiegelaere announced on Facebook that she had signed a contract with the company.

"Feeling excited," she wrote.

It all happened pretty quickly -- Despiegelaere has already posted a web video of her flaunting the brand's hair care products.

L'Oreal Professional has not responded to ABC News' request for comment.

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