The 21st FIFA World Cup, which began with a match between the home team of Russia and Saudi Arabia, opened its doors yesterday - and sports fans will be able to enjoy quality football until July 15.
The most prestigious football tournament on Earth takes place to the accompaniment of songs created especially for this event. Besides official songs of the championship usually appears again the official championship anthem. They often reap the greatest success unofficial tracks, which are released by famous musicians from different parts of the world before the World Cup. It should also be added that the tradition of recording official songs for football spectacles has existed since 1962.
Although some songs become the hit of the summer, it often happens that people are not impressed with the music that is regularly translated during the championship. Which 10 football songs would deserve a red card without a second thought?
10. Roberto do Nascimento – Fútbol México 70, Mexico (1970)
The attempt to combine different styles of Mexican music backfired somewhat for the creators of the official Mexico World Cup song.
9. Nicky Jam ft. Will Smith & Era Istrefi – Live It Up, Russia (2018)
A song in reggaeton rhythms, which is dedicated to the World Cup in Russia, does not make any sense. Many were also disappointed by the lyrics of the chorus.
8. Herbert Grönemeyer ft Amadou & Mariam – Zeit Dass Sich Was Dreht (Celebrate The Day), Germany (2006)
The music that marked the tournament in 2006 is more reminiscent of the 80s of the last century. Not even African rhythms helped her succeed.
7. Maryla Rodowicz – Soccer, West Germany (1974)
Although during the championship, the eyes of the spectators are directed towards the soccer ball, the public was not captivated when the word football was constantly repeated in the anthem of the championship.
6. Plácido Domingo – Mundial '82, Spain (1982)
During his rich musical career, Placido Domingo worked with, among others, Luciano Pavaratti, but the combination of Europop and opera in 1982 did not go too well for him.
5. Anastacia - Boom, South Korea and Japan (2002)
What does Anastacia have in common with South Korea and Japan? Probably no one knows the answer to this question. For the record, the song the singer recorded for the World Championship there did not convince either.
4. Edoardo Bennato & Gianna Nannini – Un'estate italiana (To Be Number One), Italy (1990)
The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder, who excelled in creating the anthem for the 1988 Olympic Games held in South Korea. We can conclude with certainty that he failed to repeat the exercise.
3. Daryl Hall & Sounds of Blackness – Gloryland, USA (1994)
Americans are considered great patriots. However, this does not justify the fact that the official song of the championship, which took place on their soil in 1994, is basically state propaganda.
2. Toni Braxton & Il Divo – The Time Of Our Lives, Germany (2006)
Football World Cup anthems are meant to get fans cheering. Completely contrary to this belief, the composition The Time of Our Lives was created.
1. Jean Michel Jarre & Tetsuya Komuro – Together Now, France (1998)
Jean Michel Jarre is one of the legends of electronic music, but the song he created in 1998 is a true masterpiece. If you don't take our word for it, we suggest you dedicate just under 4 minutes of your life to it.
