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A halftime show at MetLife Stadium featuring Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and other performers was described as 'very Gianni Infantino-coded,' reflecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's vision of soccer as a global unifying force. The performance included dancers carrying colorful globes and heart-adorned flags, a formation spelling out 'LOVE' with an image of the Earth as the 'O,' and a tarp covering the field with multilingual phrases such as 'Purpose,' 'Grow,' 'Future,' 'Inspire,' and 'We are all one in the universe.' Many fans remained in their seats to watch the show, which emphasized themes of unity and global connection.
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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and a host of other musicians and dancers have concluded a halftime show at MetLife Stadium that bore the unmistakable imprint of Gianni Infantino. Across the performances—and particularly in the visual displays on the field—glimpses of his vision of soccer as a global unifying force emerged.
- Dancers carried colorful globes and flags adorned with hearts.
- A sequence of letters formed the word "LOVE," with an image of the Earth serving as the "O."
Much of the halftime show took place on top of a tarp covering the entire field. The tarp featured words and phrases in multiple languages, including "Purpose," "Grow," "Future," "Inspire," and "We are all one in the universe."
Many fans remained in their seats to watch the performance.
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Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium Reflects Infantino's Vision of Soccer as Unifying Force