Watch Shakira carry out at first-ever Copa America halftime present
Shakira has made her Copa America debut on the halftime present of the Argentina vs. Colombia recreation final night time (July 14). Take a look at the footage beneath.
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The singer has performed at a number of sporting occasions, together with the World Cup, the Tremendous Bowl and NBA All-star, however yesterday’s efficiency on the Exhausting Rock Stadium marks her first on the oldest worldwide soccer match.
It’s the primary time a soccer recreation has included a halftime present that was longer than quarter-hour. This yr’s version of Copa America was held within the US, the place intensive half-time performances are commonplace.
Alejandro Domínguez, the president of CONMEBO, beforehand stated in a press release: “Shakira is a unprecedented South American star who has dazzled all the world.
“Her songs are sung and danced to in each nook of the planet, turning her artwork into a world phenomenon that crosses borders and is loved by tens of millions of individuals.”
He continued: “We’re positive that her efficiency on the Copa América USA 2024 will improve the message of wholesome ardour and unity by way of sport,” though not everybody was as enthused by the multi-Grammy Award-winning artists’ efficiency.
Colombia’s head coach Nestor Lorenzo has come out and criticised CONMEBOL’s choice to increase halftime as a result of “gamers can get chilly”, though he did preface his complaints by saying “Shakira is nice” in a information convention.
Though her efficiency took lower than 10 minutes, with the time it took to arrange and clear off the sector, the everyday 15-minute halftime slot was bumped as much as 25 minutes throughout Argentina and Colombia’s match.
In the course of the present, Shakira was flanked by 12 dancers and carried out her hits ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, ‘Te Felicito’, ‘TQG’ and ‘Puntería’ – telling the followers: “Te Quiero, Colombia!” (I really like you, Colombia) between songs.
Her latest single ‘Puntería’, that includes rapper Cardi B, was additionally chosen because the official music of TelevisaUnivision’s 2024 Copa América CONMEBOL protection.