Wayne Rooney, the esteemed former player of Manchester United and England, openly criticized the halftime show of the World Cup final, labeling it as ‘poor.’ The first half of the match between Argentina and Spain concluded with a 0-0 score, with the European champions showing dominance. However, the halftime show faced significant scrutiny, causing a delay in the kick-off by six minutes due to security measures, including the appearance of Donald Trump at the Met Life Stadium.
Spain displayed a more aggressive approach compared to Argentina, who failed to make a single shot in the initial 45 minutes, while the European champions had close attempts through Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal. The halftime break extended to 27 minutes and 18 seconds, surpassing the International Football Association Board’s stipulated 15-minute limit.
The halftime entertainment featured performances by Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Gustavo Dudamel, and BTS, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. Despite the star-studded lineup, Wayne Rooney expressed his disappointment with the show, stating that it failed to excite him and he preferred the focus to return to football.
Micah Richards, another former player, disagreed with Rooney’s sentiment, appreciating performances by Shakira and Burna Boy. The discussion continued with host Gabby Logan highlighting the BBC’s commitment to providing honest reviews.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino had announced the plans for the halftime show, overseen by Chris Martin from Coldplay, a year earlier. Fans were surprised to witness Madonna arriving at the stadium on a buggy, driven by Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
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