{"id":3668,"date":"2026-07-18T23:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T23:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailycelebnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/the-cures-robert-smith-slams-world-cup-final-halftime-show-with-madonna-and-more-just-f-off\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T08:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T08:41:31","slug":"the-cures-robert-smith-slams-world-cup-final-halftime-show-with-madonna-and-more-just-f-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailycelebnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/18\/the-cures-robert-smith-slams-world-cup-final-halftime-show-with-madonna-and-more-just-f-off\/","title":{"rendered":"The Remedy\u2019s Robert Smith Slams World Cup Ultimate Halftime Present With Madonna and Extra: \u2018Simply F*** Off\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Remedy\u2019s lead singer Robert Smith blasted FIFA\u2019s World Cup Ultimate Halftime Present, set to characteristic music from Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and extra.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose shouldn’t be actually about who’s curating or performing, it’s in regards to the #mugwank concepts of a soccer World Cup closing half time present,\u201d Smith, 67, vented by way of Instagram on Thursday, July 16.<\/p>\n

Forward of the heavily-anticipated Sunday, July 9, match between Argentina and Spain at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, the musician mocked a FIFA press assertion that described the Halftime Present as a \u201cgroundbreaking spectacle\u201d that can \u201chave fun soccer, music and our shared values, making certain a legacy that transcends the ultimate whistle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith added his personal distinctive caption, writing, \u201cAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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The singer hashtagged his submit with references to \u201cbread and circuses\u201d \u2014 a political metaphor for superficially interesting to the plenty \u2014 together with \u201c#MUGWANK\u201d \u201c#pleasejustf***off\u201d to make his contempt plain.<\/p>\n

In a second submit, Smith clarified he was not upset with the performers who signed on to carry out throughout the present \u2014 he merely opposed the concept of a ceremony involving FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump handing the World Cup trophy to the successful workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, there aren’t sufficient A\u2019s left for the \u2018ARGH\u2019 that ought to comply with,\u201d he quipped.<\/p>\n

FIFA introduced in Might that Coldplay\u2019s Chris Martin was curating a World Cup Ultimate Halftime Present that includes Madonna, 67, BTS and Shakira to help the FIFA World Citizen Schooling Fund, which goals to boost $100 million to offer schooling alternatives and entry to soccer coaching for youngsters internationally.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerforming on the World Cup closing in help of the FIFA World Citizen Schooling Fund is deeply significant to me,\u201d Madonna mentioned on the time. \u201cWith out schooling, kids are denied alternative earlier than they also have a probability. Each little one deserves entry to a top quality studying \u2014 as a result of schooling expands prospects and creates lasting change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, FIFA expanded its all-star lineup by including Bieber, 32, Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy, L.A. Philharmonic director Gustavo Dudamel and viral sensation PS 22 Refrain.<\/p>\n

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