Coldplay to hitch forces with FIFA to organise first half-time present for World Cup remaining

March 6 – In a Tremendous Bowl-style collaboration, Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate a half–time spectacular on the World Cup remaining subsequent yr. 

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — to be often known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup — will host the ultimate on July 19. 

FIFA is staging what its president, Gianni Infantino, referred to as a “takeover” of Instances Sq. for the ultimate weekend of the match, which shall be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. 

“I can affirm the primary ever half-time present at a FIFA World Cup remaining in New York New Jersey, in affiliation with (advocacy group) World Citizen. This shall be a historic second for the FIFA World Cup and a present befitting the most important sporting occasion on the planet,” Infantino posted on Instagram after attending a FIFA convention in Dallas. 

He didn’t make clear whether or not Coldplay, one of many world’s hottest rock bands, would truly carry out, however mentioned Martin and Coldplay supervisor Phil Harvey could be concerned in reserving different artists. 

Martin and Harvey shall be “working with [FIFA] to finalise the listing of artists who will carry out”, Infantino added. 

Coldplay have beforehand performed at main sporting occasions, together with the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony and earlier than the 2011 Champions League remaining at Wembley. 

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