{"id":1729,"date":"2026-06-15T11:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1729"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:37:02","slug":"rod-stewart-faces-backlash-after-appearing-at-world-cup-one-day-after-abruptly-canceling-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1729","title":{"rendered":"Rod Stewart Faces Backlash After Appearing At World Cup One Day After Abruptly Canceling Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>Rod Stewart shared a video of himself aboard a private plane to watch the World Cup in Boston June 14 \u2013 just one day after abruptly canceling his show due to illness.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1727\">Who Is The Democrat Taking On Lindsey Graham\u2019s Political Machine?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>His team issued a statement June 13, telling fans in California that \u201cfollowing a diagnosis of an acute upper respiratory infection that has resulted in laryngitis,\u201d the concert was called off.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, the legendary singer shared an Instagram video alongside his adult sons, Liam, 31, and Alistair, 20 from his private plane.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMe and the boys off to Boston to see our Scotland \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc63\udb40\udc74\udb40\udc7f in the World Cup!\u201d he wrote in the caption. Stewart followed up with the words, \u201cNo Scotland no party.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cameras later captured an ecstatic Stewart in the stands, wildly throwing his arms in the air as Scotland triumphed over Haiti.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<p>A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In the video, Stewart excitedly told fans, \u201cHere we are flying off to Boston to see Scotland in the World Cup. It\u2019s been 28 years so these kids, I\u2019ve told them about it, but they\u2019ve never been. I\u2019ve been to seven World Cups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He went on to rhyme off all the places he\u2019s traveled to take in the action.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p>The \u201cno party \u2018 declaration in his caption wasn\u2019t enough to ease the pain of disappointed fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div> <\/div>\n<p>A post shared by @alastairwstewart<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>One person commented on Stewart\u2019s post to write that it was \u201chard to accept\u201d that he was jet-setting to see a soccer game \u201cless than 24 hours after thousands of people were sent home disappointed in San Diego.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The irate fan continued, \u201cMany traveled long distances, paid for hotels, parking, tickets, and took time off work to be there. Then to see you flying across the country for a soccer game the very next morning makes the situation feel even more tone deaf.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cancellation was frustrating enough, but this comes across as incredibly dismissive of the fans who support your career. A little empathy and awareness would have gone a long way,\u201d the internet user said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1725\">12 Killed In Deadly Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another fan wrote to Stewart to say \u201cwe traveled from Mexico City, purchased airline tickets, booked a hotel, rented a car, and rearranged our schedules in order to attend the concert.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe issue is not the cancellation itself, but rather the perception of indifference toward the sacrifice many of your fans made to support you.\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded his message by telling Stewart that he \u201cbuilt an extraordinary legacy thanks to the support and loyalty of your audience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another social media user scolded Stewart before turning is back on the star.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI used to really like you, but when I say I lost a little respect, I mean a LOT of respect!\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 08: Rod Stewart performs at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina\/Getty Images)\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8644893\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8644893\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=1280,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280628781-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=1280,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280628781-scaled.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=137,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280628781-137x120.jpg 137w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=620,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280628781-620x542.jpg 620w, https:\/\/images.dailycaller.com\/image\/width=768,height=2499,fit=inside,format=webp,f=auto\/https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280628781-768x671.jpg 768w\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p>PHOENIX, ARIZONA \u2013 JUNE 08: Rod Stewart performs at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Others defended the 81-year-old star with messages of support, and seemed fine with his decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGet a grip people. I know it\u2019s disappointing and frustrating when someone cancels a show but that doesn\u2019t mean their life, especially with their family, also stops.\u201d<strong> (RELATED: Morrissey Cancels Concert Due To Feeling Sleepy, Lets Down Fans)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In another show of support, another fan wrote, \u201cHe doesn\u2019t have to sing to go watch a soccer game. He still can function and live, just unable to sing right now. It\u2019s life\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unclear whether the supportive fans were ticket holders for the canceled show.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=1723\">Will Liberals Get Mad At Canada For Barring Foreign Athlete Accused Of Rape?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rod Stewart shared a video of himself aboard a private plane to watch the World Cup in Boston June 14 &#8211; just one day after abruptly canceling his show<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[861,362,254,1080,1055,2076],"class_list":["post-1729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interesting","tag-backlash","tag-cancel","tag-concert","tag-fifa-world-cup","tag-illness","tag-rod-stewart"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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