The Amount of Money Shakira Will Earn for Singing in Copa America 2024 Final

The Amount of Money Shakira Will Earn for Singing in Copa America 2024 Final

  • Shakira is set to perform during the half-time break of Argentina's clash against Colombia in the Copa America final
  • It is the first time the competition will have a musical performance, taking a cue from the NFL's Super Bowl
  • The brains behind Hips Don't Lie will reportedly earn a handsome figure from the short show in Miami

The football world will, on July 14, see a rare phenomenon when a renowned singer takes to the stage to perform during the half-time break.

The tradition, which is common in American football, will be done during the 2024 Copa America final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Colombia players at the venue of Copa America 2024 final
Colombian players get a feel for the Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the Copa America final on July 14. Photo by Buda Mendes.
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Shakira is slated to entertain fans with her A-list songs when the match between Argentina and Colombia heads for a break.

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BolaVip understands that the governing body, CONMEBOL, has made an unprecedented change in the rules of the game. The final will now have a 25-minute break rather than 15 to accommodate the Colombian pop star.

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The decision has infuriated several stakeholders, including Colombia's head coach, Lorenzo Nestor, who was dumbfounded by the move.

"I can't understand it. I wish it were like the rest. Players can get cold, but it's on both sides. I found out today that this is how it is, and that's it," he told ESPN.

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Be that as it may, Shakira is set to rake in a staggering amount of money from her short performance in Florida. Argentine journalist Juan Etchegoyen, via Marca, understands that the Waka Waka hitmaker will make at least $2 million.

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At the same time, Briefly News has reported that he has been nothing short of brilliant throughout the Copa America tournament.

The 33-year-old has notched up six assists and a goal in his five appearances so far, earning the player of the match award on four occasions.

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Viginia Akinyi (sports editor) Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.akinyi@briefly.co.za

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