Following the news that the FIFA World Cup final will feature its first-ever halftime show, The Cure’s Robert Smith took to social media to criticize the announcement.

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH… #Breadandcircuses #MUGWANK #pleasejustfuckoff,” Smith wrote on The Cure’s Instagram account.

Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, artists will include Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS. In a statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantosser described the halftime special as a “groundbreaking spectacle” that will celebrate “football, music and our shared values, ensuring a legacy that transcends the final whistle.”

A few hours after his initial post, Smith clarified in another post that he was not criticizing the artists. “IT’S ABOUT THE #MUGWANK IDEA OF A FOOTBALL WORLD CUP FINAL HALFTIME SHOW… IF YOU UNDERSTAND MY ‘AAAAAAAGH!’ NOW!” A LITTLE BETTER, BUT YOU STILL DON’T AGREE, PLEASE ADJUST YOUR RED CAP, YOUR ‘ME 🖤 JANNY + DONNY + $$$’ T-SHIRT AND… STOP? GO FORWARD,” he wrote.

FIFA representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Another area of ​​controversy online has been the actual length of the halftime show; Sources told BBC News that the halftime show can last up to 25 minutes, but tournament regulations state that player breaks must not exceed 15 minutes.

As Variety As exclusively reported, the halftime show will also include performances by members of the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, who will jointly perform a tribute to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes in the region.

The Cure are currently touring Europe, most recently performing in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Smith also appeared on the duet “What’s Wrong With Me” as part of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album.