Champions League anthem: what it says, languages, history and lyrics

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The traditional song of Europe’s most important tournament is known to everyone, but… does everyone know the lyrics?

In football there are unmistakable sounds: the cry of a goal, a grandstand asking for a penalty or the reception of someone who is not persona grata in the stadium. But there is also an unmistakable anthem that everyone who loves the best sport in the world You know what’s coming when you hear it.

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Used to be written by the Englishman Tony Britten, composer of the Royal College of Music and whose creation dates back to 1992. It was based on the Handel style and is performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most exciting competitions in the world and one of its traditions is that all matches play that song that makes many people’s skin tickle. However, many hum it, but few know exactly what it says. Because? Because during those three minutes there are verses in three languages: english, french and germanthe official languages ​​of UEFA.

Now you can sing it all the way, because we give you the lyrics:

Ce sont les meilleures équipes (The best teams are here)
Es sind die beste Mannschaften (The best teams are there)
The main act

Die Meister (The Masters)
The best (the best)
Les grandes équipes (The big teams)
The Champions

A great meeting (a great meeting)
Eine grosse sportliche Veranstaltung (A major sporting event)
The main act

Die Meister (The Masters)
The best (the best)
Les grandes équipes (The big teams)
The Champions

Ils sont les meilleurs (They are the best)
Sie sind die Besten (They are the best)
These are the champions

Die Meister (The Masters)
The best (the best)
Les grandes équipes (The big teams)
The Champions

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