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The official UEFA Champions League Anthem, often simply referred to as "," is one of the most recognizable pieces of sports music in the world. Written by English composer Tony Britten in 1992, the anthem was commissioned to mark the competition's rebranding from the European Cup. Composition and History
The iconic 1992 recording was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus.
In 1992, UEFA sought a theme that would evoke a sense of grandeur and prestige to elevate football's image.
Special live versions are often performed at the Champions League Final by artists such as Andrea Bocelli (2009, 2016, 2017) and 2Cellos (2018).
The anthem is played at the start of every Champions League match and during television broadcasts.
The lyrics emphasize excellence and prestige, utilizing UEFA’s three official languages: . English Translation French Ce sont les meilleures équipes They are the best teams German Es sind die allerbesten Mannschaften They are the best teams English The main event The main event German Die Meister The masters German Die Besten French Les grandes équipes The great teams English The champions The champions Availability and Streaming
While the official UEFA site notes it cannot be legally downloaded from their platform, the original version has been released commercially on services like Apple Music and Spotify, where it has amassed over 24 million streams .
Britten adapted the music from George Frideric Handel’s Zadok the Priest , a classical anthem traditionally performed at the coronation of British monarchs since 1727.
The official UEFA Champions League Anthem, often simply referred to as "," is one of the most recognizable pieces of sports music in the world. Written by English composer Tony Britten in 1992, the anthem was commissioned to mark the competition's rebranding from the European Cup. Composition and History
The iconic 1992 recording was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus.
In 1992, UEFA sought a theme that would evoke a sense of grandeur and prestige to elevate football's image. UEFA Champions League Theme Song MP3
Special live versions are often performed at the Champions League Final by artists such as Andrea Bocelli (2009, 2016, 2017) and 2Cellos (2018).
The anthem is played at the start of every Champions League match and during television broadcasts. The official UEFA Champions League Anthem, often simply
The lyrics emphasize excellence and prestige, utilizing UEFA’s three official languages: . English Translation French Ce sont les meilleures équipes They are the best teams German Es sind die allerbesten Mannschaften They are the best teams English The main event The main event German Die Meister The masters German Die Besten French Les grandes équipes The great teams English The champions The champions Availability and Streaming
While the official UEFA site notes it cannot be legally downloaded from their platform, the original version has been released commercially on services like Apple Music and Spotify, where it has amassed over 24 million streams . In 1992, UEFA sought a theme that would
Britten adapted the music from George Frideric Handel’s Zadok the Priest , a classical anthem traditionally performed at the coronation of British monarchs since 1727.
