Fans say football's ‘never been further gone' as Coldplay make shock appearance at Club World Cup half-time show
COLD TURKEY Fans say football's 'never been further gone' as Coldplay make shock appearance at Club World Cup half-time show
FANS declared that football has 'never been further gone' after Coldplay made a shock appearance during the Club World Cup final's half-time show.
Supporters were left stunned as Chelsea produced a masterclass to beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0.
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Coldplay made a surprise appearance during the Club World Cup final's half-time show
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Football fans were left cringing at the performance
A double from Cole Palmer set the Blues on their way before Joao Pedro netted his third just days after a £55million move from Brighton.
And there was chaos at full-time when Luis Enrique SLAPPED Pedro to spark a mass on-pitch brawl.
However, fans were truly left cringing when the half-time show began.
The American tradition saw artists like Tems and J Balvin perform on a raised stage at the top of the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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And the show ended with a surprise appearance from Chris Martin's Coldplay.
The lengthy production saw the half-time break last over 20 minutes.
It saw supporters flock online to express their disgust at seeing football introduce a half-time show.
One said: 'Football's never been further gone.'
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Another declared: 'Half time shows and national anthems, game's gone.'
One noted: 'Half time show at 3-0 down must feel diabolical.'
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Cole Palmer scored twice as Chelsea beat PSG 3-0
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The match ended in a fight as Luis Enrique slapped Joao Pedro
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly joined in the trophy celebrations
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Another boomed: 'Wtf are Coldplay doing there?'
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One decreed: 'A sky full of stars.'
Another added: 'Why is this happening?'
Even Jeremy Clarkson got involved.
The former Top Gear star said: 'People of America. So you know.
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'Half time at a football match is for a pie. Not singing.'
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