World Cup: Shakira star of pre-match closing ceremony

(AGI) Rio de Janeiro, July 13 - Shakira was the star of theWorld Cup's closing ceremony before the final between Germanyand Argentina. The Colombian singer sang the hit-song "Dare (LaLa La)", the official song the competition, in the Maracana'stadium, accompanied by Carlinhos Brown. Milan, herone-and-a-half-year-old son with Barcelona defender GerardPique, was also present. Two other stars, Ivete Sangalo andCarlos Santana, on top of other artists, also performed. Withthe Brazilian World Cup drawing to a close, the baton will bepassed to Russia's in 2018. (AGI) . .