Morgan Freeman speaks at the opening of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Morgan Freeman welcomed the world to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The actor spoke about uniting people.

– I can suspect there is money, says Olof Lundh on TV4.

By far, the most expensive soccer World Cup ever kicks off on Sunday, and the big bill was reflected during the opening ceremony.

Qatar spared no expense either in terms of invited guests, choreography or fireworks.

“Brilliant and exhilarating”, thought columnist Olof Lundh when commenting on the opening on TV4.

Morgan Freeman spoke at the opening.
Morgan Freeman spoke at the opening.

Morgan Freeman at the opening

There were people like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, football legend David Beckham and Swedish Football Association personalities Håkan Sjostrand and Karl-Erik Nilsson.

Legendary actor Morgan FreemanKnown for his role in the movie “The Key to Freedom”, he played a leading role during the opening ceremony.

– For me, it has become a symbol because twelve years ago Morgan Freeman was working for the United States (when Qatar won the championship) and suddenly he is here now, says Olof Lund and notes:

– I can doubt the existence of money.

Bringing countries together

Freeman himself spoke of uniting people.

“Football extends across the entire world and unites countries in their love of this beautiful sport,” Freeman said during the opening, according to The Guardian.

What brings countries together unites societies.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, in the stands.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, in the stands.

Håkan Sjöstrand and Karl-Erik Nilsson from the Swedish Football Association attended the opening.
Håkan Sjöstrand and Karl-Erik Nilsson from the Swedish Football Association attended the opening.

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