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World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe first-ever halftime show at a Fifa World Cup final featured an eclectic mix of performers including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Coldplay, alongside appearances from The Muppets and football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo. The half-time break lasted 27 minutes and 19 seconds, exceeding the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) 15-minute limit for halftime breaks.The extended duration and nature of the show sparked criticism online, with one X user writing: “Halftime show at World Cup final. Look how they massacred my beautiful game.”Despite the backlash, some viewers praised the spectacle, deeming it impressive and superior to Super Bowl halftime shows.The controversial halftime show, along with other structural changes like hydration breaks, has created controversy for Fifa for altering traditional football formats.In fullFans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’More bulletinsThank 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
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hollywoodreporter.com
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sbs.com.au
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inews.co.uk
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smh.com.au
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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mirror.co.uk
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hindustantimes.com
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eu.usatoday.com
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variety.com
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rollingstone.com
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independent.co.uk
BTS, Madonna and Muppets take World Cup stage in Super Bowl style halftime show
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Fans rip World Cup halftime with Madonna: ‘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
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thenationalnews.com
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theguardian.com
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cbc.ca
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time.com
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