Global Citizen's Role in First World Cup Final Half-Time Show and Ties to FIFA Chief Motsepe
The article examines Global Citizen, an advocacy group known for high-profile concerts, as it partners with FIFA for the first-ever World Cup final half-time show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The show, featuring stars like Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, is part of a joint campaign to raise $100 million for children's education and football opportunities. The piece highlights Global Citizen's model of securing pledges from governments and corporations, claiming $49 billion in funding, though critics question its effectiveness and attribution of donations. It also explores the charity's deep ties to mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe, president of African football's CAF and a potential FIFA successor, who pledged $250 million at a 2018 Global Citizen event. The article notes financial losses and skepticism from some governments about the charity's influence, raising broader questions about its impact on poverty alleviation.
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