Nezza Sings National Anthem In Spanish
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The translated national anthem, “El Pendón Estrellado,” was commissioned by the U.S. State Department in 1945. Clotilde Arias, a Peruvian immigrant, composed it.
The move, part of MLB’s annual Pride Month celebrations, was instantly slammed by fans who felt it disrespected the National Anthem and the country