Global Citizen’s links to Fifa chief Motsepe and the first ever World Cup half-time show

The coverage of the World Cup final half-time show broadly agrees on the event's occurrence, but differs in framing and emphasis. While some outlets like BBC World and Evening Standard focus on the performers, others such as City AM and GB News highlight Fifa's cautious approach, with Metro mentioning a U-turn due to concerns from Spain and Argentina. The tone remains neutral across centre-aligned outlets.

Global Citizen’s links to Fifa chief Motsepe and the first ever World Cup half-time show

If you haven’t heard of Global Citizen before, that may be about to change due to the charity’s role in the first ever half-time show during a World Cup final on Sunday. The show, curated by Coldplay frontman and longtime Global Citizen supporter Chris Martin, will feature performances from some of the biggest stars in [...]

FIFA makes U-turn over World Cup final half-time show after Spain and Argentina concerns

Fifa set to break rules as details emerge about World Cup final half-time show

The World Cup final half-time show could last up to 30 minutes as FIFA prepares to break the International Football Association Board's (Ifab) rules. The production is meant to be 11 minutes in a Super Bowl-style performance, which will be co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Sources within World Cup organisers suggested the break would be around 20 minutes, with the BBC and ITV anticipating half an hour's worth of song and dance. The move will breach Ifab's rules that state players' half-time must "not exceed 15 minutes". TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Last year's Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG's half-time lasted a total of 24 minutes, which was also organised by Fifa. The performance featured Coldplay, J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and Emmanuel Kelly, and gave both sides an extra nine minutes of rest. Justin Bieber was announced last week as a co-headliner of the show. FIFA said the performance will showcase "football, music and social impact coming together in the first-ever World Cup final half-time show" at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. LATEST SPORTS NEWS Spain reach World Cup final after repeating history against sorry France as Kylian Mbappe nullified John McEnroe suffers massive pay cut but Gary Lineker receives huge sum as BBC salary list revealed Thomas Tuchel says Argentina players are 'fuelled by history' ahead of World Cup semi-final clash Nigerian artist Burna Boy will perform during an 11-minute broadcast at half-time, alongside Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS 22 Chorus, and Coldplay. FIFA said the performance will support its Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100million (£74.5million). The initiative aims "to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide". FIFA said that $1 from every World Cup match ticket sold is "being donated to support social projects around the world". The governing body's president, Gianni Infantino, said: "When it comes

Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

Fifa has declared that ‘football, music and social impact will come together’

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.