Robbie Williams recently addressed a peculiar incident involving a white substance that landed on his microphone during an interview at the World Cup final in New Jersey. The singer, known for his time in Take That, performed at the closing ceremony before being interviewed for German television, sparking confusion among viewers and online spectators.

During the interview, a blob unexpectedly fell onto the microphone, eventually making its way to the singer’s forehead as he attempted to remove it with his fingers. In response to speculations about the incident, Robbie humorously posted a video on Instagram, apologizing for the object that had caused a stir, revealing it was merely a mint.

Robbie, who also performed FIFA’s theme at the event alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini, garnered mixed reactions on social media for his performance and outfit choice. While many praised his showmanship, the halftime entertainment featuring stars like Madonna, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, and the Muppets received a lukewarm response from former footballer Wayne Rooney, who bluntly criticized the show on BBC analysis.

Despite differing opinions on the halftime show, Robbie’s performance and presence at the event left a lasting impression on the audience and online commentators.