Rock star Rod Stewart told British media this week that he has turned down a serious offer to play at the World Cup in Qatar, which kicks off on November 20.

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Rod Stewart turned down a million dollars to play at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

We are talking about a million dollars, the amount that Stewart refused from the organizers of the World Cup in Qatar.

“I was offered a lot of money, more than a million dollars, to play there. It was 15 months ago,” the singer told The Times. Says he refused: “It’s not the right thing to do.”

Singer Dua Lipa will not attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

A few days ago, singer Dua Lipa announced that she will not participate in the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

“I will not do it and I have never negotiated it,” the star wrote on Instagram.

The reason for these refusals: numerous human rights violations in Qatar, especially against women, LGBT or migrants who work in the construction of stadiums.

“I look forward to visiting Qatar when it fulfills all its human rights promises, such as winning the right to host the FIFA World Cup,” the singer said.

They will also perform in Qatar: Shakira, Robbie Williams or David Guetta

The show, staged at the opening of the FIFA World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador, is expected to feature some stars. Colombian singer Shakira is expected to attend the event, along with BTS’s Jungkook and American rapper Lil Baby.

During the World Cup in Qatar, concerts will be organized with personalities such as Black Eyed Peas, Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Maroon 5, Major Lazer, Fatboy Slim or David Guetta, News.ro reports.