'Worst World Cup opening credits of all time': Fans SLAM the BBC for lacklustre intro for Qatar 2022 with some even accusing the broadcaster of being 'very discriminatory' for excluding footage of the host nation
- BBC unveiled its World Cup opening credits ahead of the tournament kick-off
- SequenceĀ features iconicĀ moments accompaniedĀ by remixed commentary
- But the credits receivedĀ widespread criticismĀ from supporters on social media
- Some fans called the broadcaster 'discriminatory' for failing to feature QatarĀ
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Fans have taken to social media to criticise the BBC's opening sequence for the 2022 World Cup.
Ahead of host country Qatar's opening game against Ecuador, the broadcaster debuted its intro credits that will be used throughout the tournament.
Set to music remixed with classic commentary from previous tournaments, the sequence includes a variety of iconic players from the history of the competition including Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and Zinedine Zidane.Ā
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Fans took to social media to criticise the BBC's opening credits for their World Cup coverage
![The 46-second sequence includes iconic moments from previous tournaments accompanied by remixed commentary](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/20/17/64748981-11449825-image-a-25_1668964433207.jpg)
The 46-second sequence includes iconic moments from previous tournaments accompanied by remixed commentary
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale are among the contemporary stars featured in the 46-second piece, but despite the undeniable star power fans were less than impressed online.
@KojoBlack_ wrote: 'That's gotta be the worst World Cup opening credits of all time from BBC'.
Another user added that the sequence failed to live up to Italia 90's iconic opening: 'Sorry, terrible opening #FIFAWorldCup BBC credits. Not exactly Nessun Dorma'.
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Fans expressed views on the sequence, some comparing it unfavourably to previous offerings
A further user wrote: 'Apart from the iconic words of Barry Davies, that is a dreadful opening credits for the World Cup from the BBC. Looks like it was done by a work experience bod in about 5 minutes.'
Noticeably absent from the credits was any mention or footage of the host nation leading to accusations of 'discriminatory' practices on social media.
One fan wrote of the sequence: 'BBC World Cup opening credits are awful. All it shows is images of World Cup star players over the years. Normally there are images eg scenery, of the host country. Not this time. Very discriminatory by BBC.'Ā
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The broadcaster also elected not show the tournament's opening ceremony at theĀ Al-Bayt Stadium
Fans also questioned the broadcaster's decision not to feature any of the competition's extravagant opening ceremony featuring Hollywood star Morgan Freeman.
The first part of the opening ceremony was missed because BBC One opted not to interrupt coverage of the Women's Super League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
But once the game had concluded and the BBC switched to its team in Doha, it refused to show the remainder of the opening ceremony on terrestrial TV, instead broadcasting a pre-packaged report on Qatar's questionable human rights record and the controversy surrounding the tournament.
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