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World Cup final halftime show sparks controversy

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The FIFA World Cup final in the United States featured an elaborate 11-minute halftime show produced by Australian Hugh Evans of Global Citizen, incorporating performances by Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber performing an acoustic version of 'Hallelujah'. The show, which also included appearances by Ted Lasso and the Muppets, extended the traditional 15-minute halftime to 28 minutes, sparking controversy among football purists about its length and American-style presentation.

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