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Robert Smith Calls World Cup Halftime Show a Distraction | Music News
Robert Smith of The Cure isn’t buying into FIFA’s flashy World Cup halftime show, calling it a “groundbreaking spectacle” and a distraction—bread and circuses for the masses. He took aim at FIFA president Gianni Infantino, dubbing him “Infantosser,” for turning the tournament into a pop concert and even pairing him with Donald Trump. While he’s not slamming the artists like Madonna or BTS, he’s furious about the commercialization—complete with mandatory hydration breaks that feel like ad breaks. As Spain and Argentina clash in the final, the World Cup’s off-field drama is just as heated. And…
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