Ravenna FC, an Italian Serie C club, has signed football legend Ronaldinho as a player, a move orchestrated by president Ignazio Cipriani. The signing is part of a broader commercial and sporting project to elevate the club to Serie A and boost Ravenna's global image, despite some fan skepticism.
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium featured the tournament's first Super Bowl-style half-time show, extending the break to nearly 30 minutes with performances by Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and classical musicians, as part of FIFA's partnership with Global Citizen for education funds.
The 2026 World Cup final featured a controversial extended half-time show and various pre-match musical acts, including Post Malone, IShowSpeed, Jennifer Hudson, and Robbie Williams. The main half-time performance by Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Burna Boy, and Coldplay was deemed a comparative triumph despite a low bar.
Spain secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina in a final described as tedious, largely due to Argentina's physical and cynical tactics. Despite Argentina's disruptive play and a red card for Enzo Fernández, Spain maintained composure and eventually scored, with Emi Martínez making numerous saves for Argentina.
Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly, who overcame severe physical challenges after being adopted from an orphanage, is set to headline the FIFA World Cup half-time show at MetLife Stadium. Curated by Chris Martin, the performance aims to represent global unity.
FIFA transformed the World Cup final half-time into a 30-minute Super Bowl-style music spectacle at MetLife Stadium, featuring artists like Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, alongside classical conductor Gustavo Dudamel, to attract new audiences and raise funds for education.
La finale della Coppa del Mondo ha ospitato il primo half-time show della sua storia, estendendo l'intervallo a 27 minuti. Artisti come Madonna, Shakira e Justin Bieber si sono esibiti, trasformando il campo in un palcoscenico con un telone arcobaleno e un enorme pallone colorato.
Justin Bieber will headline the 2026 World Cup half-time show in New York on July 19, performing alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and others. The event supports the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
TV rights holders are frustrated by Fifa's lack of clarity on the duration of the World Cup final's half-time show, impacting advertising sales. The show, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, could extend the interval significantly beyond the standard 15 minutes.
Amazon Prime's debut NBA playoff broadcast was plagued by technical issues and a lack of engaging content, contrasting sharply with traditional linear TV coverage. The move to streaming fragments the viewing experience and raises access concerns.
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the first-ever World Cup final half-time show in New Jersey on July 19, curated by Chris Martin to support the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the first-ever World Cup half-time show at the 2026 final in New Jersey on July 19, with Shakira also releasing the official World Cup song 'Dai Dai' featuring Burna Boy.
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will co-headline the first-ever World Cup final half-time show in New Jersey on July 19, with Shakira releasing her World Cup song 'Dai Dai' on Thursday.
