The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has spilled over into music. In just a few days, the singer Rosalía has seen a tribute concert to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires. American artist Patti Smith has also ended up backtracking on a post about the match after receiving a wave of criticism.
The controversy broke out against a backdrop of high tension after the World Cup final. The match and the days that followed were marked by clashes between fans on social media, traded insults, harassment campaigns against public figures and several rows over the behaviour of some Argentine players and supporters, which sparked a wide debate beyond the country.
