The World Cup begins Thursday, and already controversy has erupted in Australia over a hot air balloon.

We all know about the world famous statue of Jesus in Brazil right? Well, this hot air balloon was a replica of that statue and it was wearing a jersey from the Australian soccer team.

Politicians and business execs said that it was "an overreach and against the principals that Jesus stands for."

Are you offended? Check out the video below.

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