The Cure’s Robert Smith Slams FIFA’s World Cup Final Halftime Show: ‘Just F— Off’

FIFA has announced the first-ever halftime show for the World Cup final, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS. But Variety reports that The Cure's Robert Smith was decidedly less thrilled, taking to Instagram to voice his sharp displeasure with the corporate spectacle.

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