Wayne Rooney left BBC pundits speechless with a brutally honest review of the World Cup final half-time show, calling it 'crap'. The Manchester United and England legend made his feelings clear during the broadcast, saying the interval performance failed to impress him.
Rooney's Verdict
Speaking on the BBC, Rooney said: "I'll be honest, mine (highlight) was when it finished. I like lot of those artists but I thought it was crap. I did, honestly. It just didn't get me going. I want the football to come back on." He added, "I like Burna Boy, I like Bieber, I like Shakira. That was flat."
Half-Time Show Details
The half-time show featured Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Gustavo Dudamel, and BTS, curated by Chris Martin from Coldplay. Madonna made a dramatic entrance on a buggy driven by Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Fans expressed surprise, with one saying: "Madonna, Ronaldo the Phenomenon, and Ronaldinho Gaúcho together—never thought I'd see this." Another added: "No one could imagine Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Gaúcho in Madonna's car."
Match and Delay
The opening 45 minutes of the Argentina vs. Spain final ended 0-0, with Spain dominating. Argentina failed to register a single shot, while Spain went close through Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal. The half-time break lasted 27 minutes and 18 seconds, breaching the International Football Association Board's 15-minute limit. The pre-match show also delayed kick-off by six minutes, and Donald Trump's appearance caused further delays due to heightened security.
Context
The World Cup final has faced major scrutiny over delays. Rooney's comments added to the criticism, with the half-time show failing to engage viewers. The match resumed after the extended break, but Rooney's blunt assessment highlighted the desire for football to take precedence.
