The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has surprised football fans around the world with a historic decision to introduce some changes to the iconic Champions League anthem.
The historic Champions League anthem has been known to fans since 1992, featuring a musical score by Tony Britten based on the classical piece composed by George Frideric Handel in 1727.
UEFA has decided to keep the lyrics of the anthem the same but has made changes to the music in a way that has disappointed many football fans.
A new set of instruments has been introduced, with different sounds from the familiar ones that gave the anthem a special character that all football lovers around the world have grown accustomed to.
The changes include a focus on singing with a reduced rhythm, which many have considered sufficient to reduce the power of the anthem and its famous emotional impact among fans and even players.
Now we leave you with the new anthem…
🚨🚨| UEFA has released an updated Champions League anthem ✨🎻 pic.twitter.com/bjQBM6ZTeC
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