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Shakira Cheers Messi's World Cup Semifinal Win
18 Jul
Summary
- Shakira praised Lionel Messi's extraordinary commitment and discipline.
- She also gave a special shoutout to Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo.
- Shakira will perform at FIFA's first-ever World Cup halftime show.
Shakira enthusiastically celebrated Lionel Messi and the Argentinian squad after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal win against England. She lauded Messi's extraordinary dedication, discipline, and perseverance, noting that he defies age and expectations.
The "Dai Dai" singer also extended warm congratulations to Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, with whom he has been married since 2017 and shares three sons.
Looking ahead, Shakira is scheduled to headline FIFA's first-ever halftime show for the World Cup. She will share the stage with other prominent artists, including Madonna, Coldplay, BTS, and Justin Bieber.
This historic performance is set to take place on Sunday, July 19, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Argentina will compete against Spain in the World Cup final, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET.
