Wayne Rooney needed only one blunt word to describe the first World Cup final halftime show. The former England captain said the star-filled production was 'crap', delivering one of the most memorable reactions to FIFA's latest attempt to turn football's biggest match into a wider entertainment spectacle.
The historic performance brought Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira to the pitch during the final between Spain and Argentina. Yet the celebrity-packed show quickly divided viewers, with complaints about its length, pacing and place in a match already commanding the world's attention.
