One of the big surprises at the Qatar 2022 World Cup opening ceremony was the appearance of Morgan Freeman. Although it was known that the actor would take part in the celebration, the networks did not expect him to be present.
Freeman gave a speech on uniting through football: “What unites us is greater than what divides us. We are one great tribe and the Earth is our shop. Together we can call all of us to unite”.
“This is an appeal to the whole world. Football unites people and nations. There is a common thread of hope and respect. Football expands the world, unites nations in their love for this precious game. What unites nations unites communities. We all have a history of football, and Qatar too,” she continued.
The artist was accompanied by Ghanim Al MuftahPhilanthropist, entrepreneur and influencer from Qatar, suffering from caudal regression syndrome (a rare disease that prevents him from moving the lower part of the spine). Both spoke from the center of the playing field.
After finishing his presentation, Morgan withdrew but reappeared minutes later to present an emotional video depicting Qatar’s dream of hosting the World Cup, in which the Emir of this country is seen playing football with his son and his friends.
The international press that traveled to Qatar to cover the World Cup had indicated that the “surprise ambassador” of the world event would be the American actor, chosen in response to criticisms of human rights, sustainability and the way the work for the World Cup was handled by the tournament.
the opening ceremony
The traditional opening ceremony of each World Cup was shrouded in uncertainty in Qatar 2022, as several top performers refused to take part and the expectation to see the World Cup ball roll for the first time in the Middle East . But with half hour of artistic performancessolved with dynamics and a historical tour.
stadium gates Al Baytwhose design represents the traditional Bedouin tent, from the town of Al Khor, located 35 kilometers north of Doha, opened four hours before the start of the match, which framed the wait.
The event was hosted by the FIFA World Cup Ambassador, Ghanim Al Muftah -a local popular figure-, and the Qatari singer Danalong with the aforementioned actor.
The ceremony featured a parade of mascots, the presentation of the cup, chanting and a live musical show Jung KookMember of bts, who rocked the stadium with “Dreamers”, the theme launched to commemorate the start of the FIFA World Cup. This was accompanied by the singer from Qatar Fahad Al Kubaisi.
Source: Clarin
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