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World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

Wayne Rooney Called the First World Cup Halftime Show 'Crap' – Here's Why Fans Were Divided

Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking debate over FIFA's attempt to blend football with entertainment. The star-studded performance divided fans and pundits alike.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Matty Healy Wedding: Rehearsal Photos Hint at Star-Studded Guest List Including The 1975 and Charli XCX

Matty Healy and Gabbriette's rehearsal photos sparked interest before their wedding, with The 1975 and Charli XCX among the confirmed guests

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

Bored Panda · Jul 19

HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

FourFourTwo · Jul 19

Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Madonna leads star-studded extravaganza at World Cup halftime show with Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy led a smooth halftime show

Evening Standard · Jul 19

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

The Independent UK · Jul 19