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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Edward Elliot

Wayne Rooney slams ‘crap’ World Cup final half-time show

Wayne Rooney World Cup
  • Former England international Wayne Rooney delivered a brutal verdict on the inaugural World Cup final half-time show, describing it as "crap" and "too flat".
  • The 11-minute spectacle, featuring performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, extended the customary 15-minute half-time break to over 27 minutes.
  • Rooney, serving as a BBC pundit, said his highlight was "when it finished" and expressed a desire for the football to resume.
  • Other pundits offered mixed reactions, with Micah Richards calling Rooney "miserable" for his frank assessment, while Roy Keane – speaking on ITV – found it "a bit of an anti-climax".
  • Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the show was staged to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children's education and football access.

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Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

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