AceShowbiz - Simone Biles has once again captured the public's attention, but this time it's not for her gymnastic prowess. The renowned Olympic gymnast attended a Chicago Bears game to support her husband Jonathan Owens on Saturday, donning a Green Bay Packers-themed jacket, which did not sit well with many NFL fans especially the Bears fans.

Biles, 27, was at Soldier Field to cheer on Owens, who signed a two-year deal with the Bears in March after spending the 2023 season with the Packers. Despite her well-meaning support, the choice of attire - an oversized jacket featuring action shots of Owens in his Packers gear, complete with a prominent Packers logo on the shoulder - was seen as a significant faux pas by many fans, given the fierce rivalry between the two teams.

"It's ridiculously unaware of your surroundings and insulting to her husband," commented one fan online. Others echoed the sentiment, with one social media user claiming, "Simone Biles should be stripped of all her medals after wearing Packers gear while cheering for the Bears."

Biles' wardrobe choice was all the more conspicuous as she strolled the sidelines in a protective boot, recuperating from a calf injury sustained at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her ensemble was completed with reflective shades, a black Prada bucket hat, and a Balenciaga purse, adding to her eye-catching appearance.

Despite the backlash, some came to Biles' defense. "She's obviously supporting her husband Jonathan Owens and she's one of the greatest Olympians, so she gets a pass," tweeted sports reporter Chase Daniel, though he added, "But it's still one of the oldest rivalries in all of football & she's rocking #GoPackGo logos lol."

While addressing Chicago fans in a TikTok video for the NFL, Biles removed the jacket, revealing a black sleeveless romper underneath, and cheerfully exclaimed, "What's up, Chicago? Go Bears," attempting to smooth over the controversy. However, the reactions had already ignited a heated discussion online.

Biles has a history of showing public support for Owens, having celebrated his move to Chicago with a series of tweets, and she even defended him when fans criticized him for wearing her Olympic gold medals in a photo. "Crazy thing is, I put my medal on every single one of my family members and took pictures. So don't ever make assumptions," she commented in response to the backlash.

As Biles continues to juggle her illustrious career with her life as the wife of an NFL player, this incident serves as a reminder of the passionate and sometimes unforgiving nature of sports fandom.