During the UEFA Champions League final in Munich, the band Linkin Park delivered a spectacular performance as part of the kick-off show before the match between PSG and Inter Milan. The performance included a medley of hits from Chester’s era, as well as two new songs. A new version of the song “Numb” featuring authentic football stadium sounds was particularly notable. Audience reactions were mixed; many were thrilled by Linkin Park’s return, while some in the football community criticized the distraction from the players. The performance marked a strong symbolic return of Linkin Park to the global music stage.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the cultural significance of Linkin Park’s return to the global music scene and the innovative integration of football stadium sounds into their performance, highlighting the fusion of sports and music as a positive cultural event.
Center: Centrist sources report the event factually, noting the mixed reactions from the audience and football community, and presenting the performance as a notable entertainment segment of the Champions League final without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media focus on the criticism from parts of the football community regarding the performance, framing it as a distraction from the sporting event and questioning the appropriateness of such entertainment during a major football final.
