In addition to Trump’s attendance, the other major discussion topic before the final was the half-time spectacle modeled after the Super Bowl.
Typically, the halftime interval is meant for players to rest after the first half, coaches to deliver instructions, and supporters to purchase refreshments, but on this occasion it was lengthened to host a short concert.
Several major artists were showcased — Madonna, BTS, Coldplay, and Shakira, whose track ‘Dai Dai’ serves as the tournament’s official song — all performed, and Justin Bieber also made a guest appearance.
Following an encouraging chat with Ted Lasso and his deputy Beard, Bieber shifted the mood from the high-energy acts by delivering an acoustic rendition of ‘Everything Hallelujah’.
The extended break ran for 27 minutes, yet the question remained: was it successful? Audience reactions varied somewhat — however, on the Match of the Day set, ex-England forward Wayne Rooney gave a very direct critique.
He stated, “In my opinion, it was terrible. The acts were poor, the timing was off. Just let the players focus on the game.”
As for the pre-match closing ceremony, it followed the familiar pattern of loud music and on-field dancing, though it also featured a rather theatrical address by the actor Cruise.
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