CroatiaLiam Gallagher, former lead singer of Oasis, criticized the entertainment show during halftime of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, calling it 'total mental darkness.' The show, inspired by the Super Bowl format, featured performances by Madonna, Muppets, BTS, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. Gallagher expressed his opinion on social media, comparing the experience to a bad trip and joking about needing spiritual socks to endure it. While he praised Justin Bieber's acoustic performance of 'Everything Hallelujah,' he was critical of the overall concept. Former England player Wayne Rooney also criticized the show, stating he simply wanted the match to continue. The halftime show was conceived by Chris Martin of Coldplay at the request of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Reactions among fans were divided, with some appreciating the move toward an American-style sports spectacle and others criticizing it for prioritizing entertainment over traditional football formats.
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