Hamilton’s explanation is easy to understand for anyone raised on old Brazil highlights. “Growing up in England, I loved watching Brazil play,” Hamilton said, with the report adding that he pointed to the country’s colours, culture and the flair of its players.
That admiration taps into something bigger than results.
He also reportedly spoke about the journeys many Brazilian players make on the way to the top, and that human angle matters. Hamilton has never hidden his respect for sporting struggle and self-made greatness.
There is also a personal layer to all this. Hamilton’s bond with Brazil has often seemed genuine, shaped in part by his well-known affection for Ayrton Senna and deepened over the years by his visits and public displays of affection for the country. In another quote carried in the update, Hamilton said: “What I love most about Brazil are the people, the energy… I feel at home.”
The article also notes his friendship with Neymar, which only strengthens the sense that this is more than casual tournament backing.
None of that means Hamilton is turning away from England. Quite the opposite: the report says he will support both nations, which feels like the most Hamilton answer possible - emotional, open and slightly complicated.
And for football fans, there is no surprise in that emotional streak. Hamilton has long been associated with Arsenal, another clue that his connection to the game runs deeper than celebrity window-dressing.
If England and Brazil do end up crossing paths later in the tournament, that divided loyalty will become a story in itself. Until then, Hamilton’s comments add an intriguing subplot: one of Britain’s biggest sporting names watching the World Cup with his heart in two places.