Viral World Cup Model Makes First Public Appearance Since Being Fired From L'Oreal Over Hunting Photo

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Axelle Despiegelaere - the Belgian 17-year-old who got a L'Oreal modeling contract after gaining notoriety in the stands of the World Cup - has returned to the spotlight for the first time since L'Oreal dropped the teen after a controversial photo of her holding a rifle, sitting in front of a dead animal began circulating around social media.

Nearly a month after being let go from the beauty giant, Axelle appeared in public for the first time on Sunday as her team Club Brugge defeated Lierse 1-0 at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium.

In a new video produced by Club Brugge, Axelle arrived to the stadium as the team's special guest.

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She was taken into their VIP area...

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Where she hobnobbed with fans and bigwigs.

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She made sure to make time for some selfies with fans.

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And posed with the team's youngest supporters.

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Axelle graciously gave interviews, saying she is a "longtime supporter" of the team because it's something her "parents passed on to me."

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And posed with people in the stadium.

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She was the brought to the center of the field.

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Where she performed the kickoff.

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And waved goodbye to fans.

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Watch Axelle's return to the spotlight here: