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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 anthem is played at the start of every Champions League match and during television broadcasts.
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.
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.