Brazil found a scapegoat for their World Cup loss on Friday in the shape of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.

Internet sites noted that Jagger had backed the five-times champions to beat the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, but the Dutch went through 2-1.

The rock star had previously lent his support to the United States and England.

Both the USA and England crashed out in the last 16 and, noting Jagger's appearance with Lucas, his Brazilian son by Luciana Gimenez, at Friday's game against the Dutch, the media made him an easy target.

"Who will the Rolling Stones frontman support next?" several websites asked.

"The curse of Mick Jagger continues," said sports daily Lance, adding: "With his support for the United States and England and Brazil the leader of the Rolling Stones has been collecting only defeats at the World Cup."

O Estado de Sao Paulo speculated: "After putting out the USA, England and Brazil - which will be the next team that Mick Jagger throws his support behind?"

Twitter also carried messages blaming Jagger.

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