Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been asked by FIFA to present the World Cup trophy in place of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, whose popularity has taken a sharp dip, according to the Boston Globe.
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Brazilian President Rousseff's popularity is at an all-time low after spending a massive US $11 billion on hosting the World Cup while millions of Brazilians are struggling to make ends meet.
President Rousseff was also the target of abusive chants during the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup and whenever she turned up for the matches.
People vented their anger in form of violent protests ahead of the World Cup opening ceremony, on Friday.
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Brazilian beauty Bundchen, one of the highest-paid models in the world, will present the trophy to the World Cup winners at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on July 13.
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