Wayne Rooney Drags World Cup Halftime Show (He’s Not Wrong)
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In a revelation that’s as shocking as finding out tea is served in England, a certain football legend has allegedly taken a chainsaw to the 2026 World Cup final halftime show, calling it 'c*p' and cheerfully declaring that the 'best part was when it ended.' This hot take was dished out live on BBC Sport, so you know it’s about as spicy as a lukewarm cup of instant coffee. Our fave chaos agent, now 41 and still shouting about halftime shows like it’s his job, rallied a crew of British fans and celebs to throw shade at what was supposed to be a star-studded spectacle. You know, featuring heavyweights like Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and, because why not, the Muppets. Sigh*.
In a shocking twist, the halftime entertainment met the excitement level of a wet sock. Rooney didn’t hold back: 'To be honest, mine was when it finished. I like a lot of those artists but to be honest I thought it was c**p.' OH, THE DRAMA! But wait, there’s more. Liam Gallagher, in a completely unexpected move, chimed in with his own critique, saying, 'This is like a bad trip.' Meanwhile, Sam Thompson—who’s probably never met a social media rant he didn’t like—took to Instagram to lament the utter pointlessness of the halftime show for a match of this caliber. He was likely nursing a drink on the side. 'No one's in the right headspace now, not even the fans,' he declared, as if we needed another reminder that celebrities can be just as grumpy as the rest of us.
So, in conclusion (because who really needs a halftime show, anyway?), it seems a football legend and an assortment of celebs have united in their agreement: sometimes less really is more. Allegedly.
—Kit