Hollywood Legend Morgan Freeman Delivers Powerful Message at World Cup Opening Ceremony

• Iconic movie superstar, Morgan Freeman has graced the stage of the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar
• The Hollywood star delivered a sensation message as the World Cup starts in the gulf nation of Qatar on Sunday
• Qatar will play Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Al Bayt stadium

Celebrated American movie icon Morgan Freeman made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Freeman alongside a Qatari poet Gandem Al Muftau opened the games with a message of unity, respect and community as the Gulf nation hosts the World Cup for the first time.

In photos posted on social media, Freeman with his splendid grey hair is seen walking in the middle of the Al Bayt stadium.

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Freeman acknowledged the role football plays in uniting people and insists in these times of segregation, it is time for the world to come together.

"Football unites nations and their love for the beautiful game. What brings together nations also brings together communities," said Freeman.

A lovely video followed his presentation, showing how Arabs and other people from around the world started playing football together without prejudice.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to commence with hosts nation Qatar engaging Ecuador in the first match at the tournament.

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Despite the controversy and ceaseless allegations levelled at the hosts, the first-ever World Cup in the Middle East promises to be one of a kind.

Ahead of the opening ceremony before the curtain-raiser between Qatar and Ecuador, stunning photos of fans already feeling the buzz in the oil-rich nation have surfaced online.

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BTS star Jung Kook produced a spectacular musical performance at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The member of the South Korean boy band group performed the official World Cup song Dreamers as he thrilled spectators at the Al Bayt stadium.

Thousands of fans sang and danced along his delivery as Qatar welcomes 31 nations for the global showpiece.