Dua Lipa Say "I will not be performing" 2022 FIFA World Cup

Shoe There is speculation that I will be performing in the opening ceremony for the World Cup in Qatar. Image Credit: Twitter

I will not be performing, and I have never been involved in any negotiations to perform. I will be watching England from afar.

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I also look forward to visiting Qatar, once Qatar has fulfilled all of its human rights commitments when it won the right for the World Cup. One love, Dua x."

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It is clear that players are concerned. The players will speak up more often than not. There is much concern.

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It is also important to consider the recovery time of players following the tournament, since domestic fixtures can begin as soon as eight days after the tournament.

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Darren Burgess was a former performance director for Arsenal and Liverpool. The mental effect is something that's worth mentioning

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especially for players who are playing in the later stages of the World Cup. It could potentially

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take between eight and fifteen days to recover from their last World Cup and first club games. This is not enough time to digest the World Cup experience and mentally process it.

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