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  1. Nov 18, 2022 · Despite the controversy, a number of artists have agreed to perform in Qatar as part of the World Cup, including BTS star Jungkook. Other artists rumoured to be making appearances are Robbie ...

    • Scottish Crooner Stewart Says No to Qatar
    • Shakira Makes Qatar U-Turn
    • No Cure in Qatar
    • SC Make Their Position Clear

    Speaking to the Sunday Times, the veteran rocker stated: ”I was actually offered a lot of money, over $1 million, to perform there 15 months ago. I turned it down. It’s not okay to go.And the Iranians should also be out for supplying weapons.”

    Colombian singer Shakira was earmarked to be one of the star performers at the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of the Qatar-Ecuador match but had a change of heart last week and will not be involved. No reason was given for the decision amid the singer’s high profile split from long time partner, former FC Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué.

    Amid the high number of artists ruling themselves out of performing in the Gulf state,The Curefrontman took to Twitter and with tongue very firmly in cheek, ruled out his group from playing in Qatar.The English band are in the middle of an extensive European tour.

    In a recent interview with CNN, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said that the 2022 World Cup “will be an inclusive and safe tournament” and said that “everyone is welcome, regardless of race, origin, religion, gender, orientation, or nationality.”

    • Paul Reidy
  2. Nov 21, 2022 · Those who have said they will stay away from the tournament include British music icons Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart. But the issues surrounding this World Cup have not stopped other...

  3. Nov 17, 2022 · Artists who have refused to perform at the Qatar 2022 World Cup: Shakira, Dua Lipa... The singers have decided to refuse the offer and to put human rights compliance first.

  4. Nov 14, 2022 · When singer Dua Lipa denied rumours that she was to perform at the opening ceremony, and called for Qatar to “fulfil all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup,” Rod Stewart has now revealed that he also turned down the chance to appear.

    • Tom Eames
  5. Nov 19, 2022 · Several global stars have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, and with one day to go, it is still not clear who will perform. The most likely appearance is Jungkook of K-pop megastars BTS, who was rumoured to have already arrived in Qatar on Friday.

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  7. Sep 30, 2021 · The 25-year-old Aston Villa striker missed out on being a part of the 26-man squad Gareth Southgate selected for the Euros, and then was unavailable for the September internationals. But Watkins...

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