World Cup anthems: Shakira vs Pitbull and J-Lo in Brazil row

It's Ole Ola vs Waka Waka and La La La as Fifa anthem gets Brazilians hot under the collar

Shakira performs during the kick-off celebration concert
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Shakira, rattle and roll

Colombian songbird Shakira will top the bill at the World Cup closing ceremony, singing 'La la la (Brazil 2014)' along with Brazilian star Carlinhos Brown. It will be Shakira's third World Cup appearance although this one has been marred by the fact her fella, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, had an early exit when Spain failed to make it out of the group stage. Also booked to perform at the Closing Ceremony on Sunday week at Rio's Maracana stadium are guitar great Carlos Santana and rapper Wyclef Jean.

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