Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Spot: Why the NFL Stands Firm

The NFL has no plans to change its mind about having Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. This decision has sparked some controversy, especially from former President Donald Trump. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by it.

Bad Bunny: A Global Superstar

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a big deal in the music world. He's won Grammys and has a huge fan base. His music is mostly in Spanish, and he's known for speaking out against Trump's policies. This has made some people unhappy, but Goodell says the NFL is all about giving fans what they want.

"The NFL always gets some criticism when they pick a performer. With hundreds of millions of people watching, it's hard to please everyone. We're confident that Bad Bunny will put on a great show and bring people together."

Super Bowl LVII Details

The Super Bowl is happening on February 8 in Santa Clara, California. It's not clear if Trump will be there, but he's made it a habit to show up at big sporting events.

Trump has said he doesn't know who Bad Bunny is and thinks the choice is "crazy." But Goodell defended the decision, saying Bad Bunny is one of the most popular entertainers in the world. The NFL wants to put on a good show, and that's what they're doing.

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Game Times and Replay Reviews

Goodell also talked about game times and replay reviews. He said that game times are actually down this season, even with more kick returns. He had breakfast with the interim Players Association executive director but said serious talks about changing the season length will wait until the union has a permanent leader.

Super Bowl Sites for 2028 and 2029

The NFL is also working on picking sites for the Super Bowls in 2028 and 2029. Goodell expects an announcement on those next year.