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The best sports anthems create an electric atmosphere charged with anticipation and energy. With a few recognisable beats, these songs have the power to unite a stadium, fuel the fire of competition and create unforgettable moments.
For fans, sports anthems become a soundtrack as they chant and sing, willing their teams to victory. For players, these songs can serve as a catalyst, providing a rush that helps to fuel them across the pitch.
From the chants that reverberate around stadiums to the ones fans just can’t help but sing along to, here are five of the best sports anthems of all time.
Hey Jude – The Beatles
This timeless song has been embraced by sports fans. It can often be heard from English football fans with the crowd changing the lyrics to include their team’s name. It’s also been embraced by the global football community and it’s a song that seems to transcend language barriers.
Although it’s one of the slower songs on this list, the slow build-up, melodic structure and sing-along moments make Hey Jude a powerful sports anthem.
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
The iconic seven-note guitar riff from Seven Nation Army has become of the most recognisable sports chants. Supremely catchy, the simplicity of this rhythmic chant is a common sound in some of the biggest football stadiums.
The song was released in 2003 and it didn’t take long for it to become a signature stadium soundtrack. Fans of the Belgian football team, Club Brugge, were credited with turning this tune into a sports anthem after their match against AC Milan in 2006.
We Will Rock You – Queen
There are few experiences that can compare to an entire crowd clapping and stomping in unison. The simple yet infectious beat of We Will Rock You has made it a truly iconic sporting anthem. Just a few bars of stomp-stomp-clap is all it takes to get an entire venue on their feet.
This song has been embraced by sports fans all over the world and it’s regularly heard in some of the biggest football stadiums.
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Like the other songs on this list, Sweet Caroline has become a sports anthem due to its infectious melody and sing-along potential. Its catchy hooks, uplifting lyrics and the iconic ‘ba-ba-ba’ chant have become a simple way to create camaraderie between fans.
From the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup, Sweet Caroline has become a firm favourite among English sports fans.
Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
While the Eye of the Tiger will be forever associated with the Rocky film series, it’s also become a sports anthem. A song that’s come to symbolise determination and triumph, it has the power to motivate athletes and ignite a crowd.
With its energetic guitar riffs, pulsating rhythm and empowering lyrics, the Eye of the Tiger has cemented its place as one of the greatest sports anthems in history.
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