Champions League: Anthem change marks new era
From this season, the Champions League will have a new anthem.
The iconic piece of music has been given a modern update, with a new arrangement and orchestration.
The change was unveiled on Wednesday at a press conference in Monaco, ahead of the group stage draw. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said the new anthem was a "symbol of the new era" for the Champions League.
The original anthem was composed by Tony Britten and has been used since the competition was launched in 1992. The new version was recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and features a more contemporary sound, with a wider range of instruments and a more dynamic arrangement.
The change has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some have welcomed the update, saying it brings the anthem into the 21st century. Others have criticized the change, saying it loses the iconic status of the original.
UEFA has defended the change, saying it was necessary to keep the anthem "fresh and relevant." The organization also said that the new anthem would be "more adaptable" to different broadcast formats, including social media and mobile devices.
The new Champions League anthem will be used for the first time in the group stage matches on September 17-18. The new anthem is not very popular among the old fans, who already made a habit of listening the old one.
Fans on social media already started to discuss the change and most of them are against. Here are a few reactions:
- "The new Champions League anthem is awful. It's lost all its character and soul."
- "I'm so disappointed with the new Champions League anthem. It's a disgrace to the competition."
- "UEFA has ruined the Champions League with this new anthem. It's a total mess."
It remains to be seen whether the new Champions League anthem will grow on fans over time. But for now, it seems that the change has not been met with universal approval.
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