The press conference for Portugal's World Cup coach, Roberto Martínez, was briefly interrupted by the music of pop star Dua Lipa on Friday. Speakers in the interview room at the stadium began playing some of Lipa's songs mid-session, creating a moment of unexpected entertainment.
While the exact cause of the interruption was unclear, with reports suggesting crossed wires during a stadium rehearsal, the situation did not appear to cause any concern among attendees. Martínez himself was seen swaying slightly in his chair as staff worked to silence the music. He humorously remarked that "Dua Lipa's supporting Portugal, I believe."
Later in the conference, when asked about his team's midfield performance in the tournament, Martínez revisited the incident, stating, "Balance and Dua Lipa, those were the two main topics."
Dua Lipa, a three-time Grammy winner, is known to be a significant soccer fan and has attended numerous major sporting events in recent years.