Finally, Shakira will not be in Qatar. The successful artist has decided to reject the offer to perform at the expected opening ceremony of the World Cup that will take place this Sunday at the Al Bayt stadium with a capacity for 60,000 spectators. The Colombian follows in the footsteps of Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart who also refuse to be part of this show because they do not agree with the policies once morest human rights that are carried out in that country.
The interpreter of ‘Monotonía’ has made the decision following facing numerous criticisms on social networks following learning that she might be in charge of opening one of the most important football competitions in the world. “They have confirmed to me that Shakira will not perform at the opening ceremony, but what they have not confirmed is that she will have some role throughout the World Cup”reports Adriana Dorronsoro, a journalist for ‘El programa de Ana Rosa’.
For her part, Shakira has not yet ruled on the matter or issued any statement, although it is something that is expected in the next few hours since Piqué’s ex was part of the confirmed group of artists who would participate in the ceremony. of inauguration.
The ‘NO’ of other celebrities
Dua Lipa, Rod Stewart and even Ibai Llanos himself are some of the celebrities who have declined to be part of the World Cup in Qatar. In the case of the singer, she has been very blunt on her social networks: “I hope to visit Qatar when I have fulfilled all the commitments to human rights.” Rod Stewart declined an offer of up to a million pounds, understanding that the country is going once morest his ideals, and the popular Basque streamer has been very clear: “It doesn’t come out of my balls.”
