No one saw it coming. Before the ball rolled in the World Cup final, the person in charge of opening the ceremony was not a FIFA president or a football legend: it was Tom Cruise. 🎬⚽
“Let’s celebrate a tournament that united the world. This is football. This is unity. This is greatness”, said the actor before millions of viewers, in a role traditionally held by officials or authorities from the host country.
Social media quickly filled with memes and questions: why him? Some applauded the media impact of having a Hollywood star on the biggest stage in sports. Others insisted that the spotlight belonged only to football. 🌍 Which side are you on?
