Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRod Stewart cancelled his concert in Chula Vista, California, citing an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis, just hours before he was due to perform. The 81-year-old singer posted an Instagram video the following day showing him travelling to Boston with his sons to watch Switzerland play in the FIFA World Cup. This post sparked anger among fans who had planned to attend the cancelled concert, with many questioning his health claims given his subsequent travel. Disappointed fans expressed their frustration online, highlighting the inconvenience and expense they incurred, and accusing Stewart of being “tone deaf” and “insensitive”. Stewart later shared a picture from the empty venue, stating he was “feeling much better” but his voice was “not”, and promised to try and reschedule the show. In fullRod Stewart faces criticism for attending World Cup game after canceling concert due to illnessThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in