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Creative Bloq
Technology
Daniel John

FIFA seems hell-bent on destroying the World Cup brand (with the help of Shakira and Justin Bieber)

Shakira and Justin Bieber performing at the World Cup Final halftime show.

The FIFA World Cup is arguably one of the simplest brands around. Sure, every four years we get a new logo, a new ball design and a new host nation. But ultimately, unlike the offside rule, the core proposition is beautifully uncomplicated. World teams play football and try to win a big trophy.

Naturally, this year FIFA looked at this immaculate piece of brand equity and thought, What's missing is a pop concert!

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