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Genius Annotation

Commissioned from and written by Tony Britten in 1992, this is the song that is performed before every Champions League game. The music is adapted from Handel’s Zadok the Priest, a coronation anthem

It uses lyrics in French, German, and English to honor UEFA’s three official languages.The music is played in every UEFA Match.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did UEFA Champions League say about "UEFA Champions League Anthem"?
Genius Answer

Tony Britten says:

It’s terrible to have to admit it, but at the time … the Champions League job was just another job. I had a commercials agent, who pitched the marketing people. [UEFA] said they wanted something anthemic, so she played them all sorts of things, and they picked on Handel.

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Release Date
August 19, 1992
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