Rod Stewart faces criticism for attending World Cup game after canceling concert due to illness (opens original article in a new tab)

Rod Stewart faced fan backlash after canceling a concert due to illness but attending a World Cup game the next day.

• Rod Stewart canceled a concert due to an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis
• Stewart attended a World Cup game the next day, prompting fan criticism
• Fans expressed disappointment and accused Stewart of insensitivity and inauthenticity