Rock star Rod Stewart revealed to the British press this week that he turned down a million-dollar offer to sing at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is due to start in the coming days.
“They offered me a lot of money, more than a million dollars, to play there. That was 15 months ago,” the singer told the Times. He specifies that he refused: “It was not the right thing to do.”
Dua Lipa’s refusal
A few days ago, the also singer Dua Lipa announced that she would not participate in the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup. “I am not going to do it and I have never been in negotiations for that,” she said. she wrote the star on Instagram.
At issue: the multiple violations of human rights in Qatar, particularly with regard to women, LGBT people or immigrants who work in the construction of stadiums.
“J’ai hate de visiter le Qatar lorsqu’il aura remplí toutes les promesses qu’il a faites en matière de droits de l’homme, lorsqu’il a obtenu le droit d’accueillir la Coupe du monde”, I also explained singer.
Shakira and Jungkook from BTS are expected
Several celebrities are expected for the show organized to open the first match of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador. Colombian singer Shakira is expected to participate, as well as BTS’s Jungkook and American rapper Lil Baby.
Throughout the tournament, concerts will be organized in Qatar with personalities such as the Black Eyed Peas, Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Maroon 5, Major Lazer, Fatboy Slim or David Guetta.
Source: BFM TV
