Anyone who goes to the toilet or refills chips during half-time at the next World Cup final will miss something: As the world football association Fifa announces, from the next World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico there will be a half-time show in the final. What exactly the association is planning is still very vaguely worded in the announcement. FIFA is probably planning a musical performance modeled on the Superbowl in American football: This so-called half time show is probably the biggest stage that musicians have had so far. In recent years, megastars such as Coldplay, Rihanna and Bruno Mars have appeared at halftime.

FIFA wants to organize a halftime show together with an aid organization

Global Citizen acts as co-organizer. The aid organization is committed to combating extreme poverty around the world. “FIFA has made it its mission to promote football in all countries of the world and thereby have a positive influence on society,” explains the controversial FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Through this partnership, FIFA, together with Global Citizen, will unite the world of sports and entertainment to actively contribute to a better world. “We are committed to a series of joint actions that promote access to the game and encourage fans to advocate for positive change in their local communities,” Infantino continued. However, the association leaves it open exactly how a halftime show during the World Cup final should support Global Citizen or combat poverty in the world. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“Eventization” of football is met with rejection in Germany

If FIFA presents an act as big as the NFL at the Superbowl, the football halftime show would actually immediately be in the same league as its US counterparts. In the USA, the show is one of the absolute highlights of the football final. It remains to be seen whether such a show will be received so positively by football fans who are more used to a simpler presentation of their sport.

In Europe and especially in Germany, the organized fan scene is extremely critical of the additional commercialization and “eventization” of sport. A resonant example is Helene Fischer’s act before the 2017 DFB Cup final. The artist was booed so mercilessly and loudly during her short appearance that her singing on the television was difficult to understand at times.

Source: FIFA press release

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Difficult to find two courses as dissimilar as those of Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils at the ATP 500 in Tokyo, but the rectilinear trajectory of the first will still cross the fractured line of the second, in the final, this Tuesday. Despite losing his first set of the week, Humbert (19th in the world) qualified without too much difficulty by beating Tomas Machac (54th) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. After having fought like a madman to eliminate Taylor Fritz and especially Ben Shelton, Son went through two tie-breaks with forceps to subdue Holger Rune. One wanders, the other suffers, but we will be treated to a happy ending. Even with a seven-hour time difference with France, this is a pleasure that we won’t shy away from.

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Monday he wasn’t considering changing his quarterback to play No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye after reviewing videos of New England’s loss. 30-13 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Nine-year veteran Jacoby Brissett will therefore continue to be the starter for the Patriots (1-3), who will face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

“Jacoby is 100% our starter,” Mayo said in a video conference Monday. He did a good job of doing what we asked. Are there many games where he could do a better job? Absolutely. But I would never question his solidity, his reliability and his leadership for this team. This is what we need right now. »

Brissett was the victim of a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, as Fred Wagner leapt to catch what Brissett called a “bad ball.” He returned the ball 45 yards for the major.

It was the kind of mistake Brissett had avoided in the first three games of the season, leading some to wonder if the mistake, coupled with the offensive woes, could force Mayo to consider a quarterback change.

Mayo immediately said after the game that he hadn’t anticipated doing so, adding the way Brissett spoke to the team in the locker room as “a good leader.” But Mayo added that he has yet to review the game and that coaches will evaluate all positions. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Brissett is 62 for 101 for 536 yards, two touchdowns and one interception this year. He’s faced a lot of pressure, as opponents challenge the Patriots’ undermanned offensive line. The Patriots receivers did not often threaten opposing defenses in the intermediate and deep zone.

Brissett was the victim of 15 sacks and 40 tackles.

In his weekly interview on WEEI radio, Mayo was asked if it was possible he would make a change eventually.

“I think the hardest part is the fans and the media want to see the third overall pick on the field. I understand the frustration. What we do is for the best, in our opinion. I’m doing what I think is best for the Patriots today and in the future,” Mayo said.

“We started the season with a plan and we are going to follow that plan, knowing that we will face obstacles. »