Brazil 2014: Shakira To Perform at Closing Ceremony

Colombian pop singer Shakira will give a musical performance at the World cup closing ceremony. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer will perform her new World Cup song: ‘La La La (Brazil 2014)’ which features the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas, Eric Abidal, James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao, her 18-month-old son Milan and her partner Gerard Pique on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at the Maracana stadium, Rio de Janeiro,
ahead of the final game. She said in a statement: ‘I have an intricate relationship with football for obvious reasons, and I truly understand what the World Cup means to so many people, myself included. The fans have shown the most incredible support for this song and I can’t wait to perform it for them.’ Shakira, who also performed the official song, ‘Waka Waka’ at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will be joined at this year’s closing ceremony by Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean, who will sing the official anthem ‘Dar Um Jeito’ alongside Brazil’s Alexandre Pires and local superstar Ivete Sangalo. The performance will mark the 37-year-old beauty’s third consecutive appearance at a World Cup closing ceremony, having performed in South Africa in 2010 and in Germany in 2006.