India, Aug. 17 -- Minnesota Vikings has been dealing with a cheerleader problem. The NFL team has faced backlash online for the inclusion of Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn - two males - in the cheerleading roster for 2025.

The club has been prompted to issue a statement in the defense, as the furor refused to die down.

In a statement to NBC News on August 14, the team said "While many fans may be seeing male cheerleaders for the first time at Vikings games male cheerleaders have been part of previous Vikings teams and have long been associated with collegiate and professional cheerleading." They added, "We support all of our cheerleaders and are proud of the role they play as ambassadors of the organization."

Amid the row, Blaize and Loui...