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Musician Criticizes FIFA Plans for World Cup Final Halftime Show
Robert Smith of The Cure posted on Instagram opposing a planned halftime performance at the World Cup final. The show will feature multiple artists and is set to last about 20 minutes. Smith also objected to President Trump presenting the trophy.
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Robert Smith of The Cure posted on the band's Instagram account criticizing FIFA's plans for a halftime show at the World Cup final. The post listed performers including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.
The show is scheduled to run about 20 minutes, exceeding the 15-minute maximum set by the International Football Association Board.
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has described the performance as a "groundbreaking spectacle" intended to modernize the final. The show marks the first time the World Cup final will include a performance of this scale. Smith clarified in a follow-up post that his comments were not aimed at Coldplay's Chris Martin, who curated the show.
The Cure are currently on tour in Europe following a headline set at the Isle of Wight festival.
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