Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has severed ties with the Belgian World Cup fan who won a modelling contract after being spotted in the crowd after it emerged she is a fan of big game hunting. Axelle Despiegelaere, 17, caught the world's attention after being photographed cheering on her national team in the Group H match against Russia - with the image widely shared online. But L'Oreal has confirmed that the modelling contract it awarded her as a result of her new-found fame has already been cancelled after a photo emerged of the teenager posing with a rifle and a dead animal in Africa.
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Axelle Despiegelaere, 17, was spotted in the crowd at the World Cup
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She was seen supporting Belgium wearing face paint and a horned hat
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Her image went viral and she was offered a contract with L'Oreal
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Photo emerged of teenager posing with rifle and a dead animal in Africa
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Now she has had contract with L'Oreal cancelled following controversy
Axelle Despiegelaere
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