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    What is Champions League music, what are the lyrics to it and why do they play it before each game?

    THE CHAMPIONS League music is the most iconic song in club football.But not many people know what the original anthem or where it came from – or that the modern anthem is inspired by a British musical masterpiece.
    Tottenham Hotspur and Marseille players listen to the Champions League anthem before their group stage tie
    The world’s greatest players have stepped out onto the pitch listening to the famous music ring around the stadium ahead of Champions League matches.
    It was introduced in 1992 to build up the atmosphere inside the ground.
    Here’s all the information you need to know about the piece of music.
    What is the Champions League song?
    The song was written by British composer Tony Britten in 1992, a graduate of the Royal College of Music.
    It was produced in the style of the famous 18th-century composer George Frideric Handel – originally called Zadok the Priest.
    British composer Tony Britten write the three-minute song in 1992Credit: AFP or licensors
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    For the recording used in the Champions League, it is performed by London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
    The chorus is in Uefa’s three official languages: English, French and German.
    Real Madrid are the current winners of the Champions League – they have won the tournament three times in the last four seasonsCredit: EPA
    What are the Champions League lyrics?
    Ce sont les meilleures équipesEs sind die allerbesten MannschaftenThe main event
    Die MeisterDie BestenLes grandes équipesThe champions
    Une grande réunionEine grosse sportliche VeranstaltungThe main event
    Die MeisterDie BestenLes grandes équipesThe champions
    Ils sont les meilleursSie sind die BestenThese are the champions
    Die MeisterDie BestenLes grandes équipesThe champions
    In English: 
    They are the best teamsThey are the best teamsThe main event
    The masterThe bestThe great teamsThe champions
    A big meetingA great sporting eventThe main event
    The masterThe bestThe great teamsThe champions
    They are the bestThey are the bestThese are the champions
    The masterThe bestThe champions
    The chorus of the anthem is is in UEFA’s three official languages: English, French and German.Credit: Reuters
    Where can I buy the Champions League anthem?
    The Champions League anthem cannot be legally downloaded from any website or bought.
    The short piece of music is three minutes long, and contains two verses as well as the main chorus.
    Why is it played before each match?
    The theme is played to build the atmosphere inside the ground amongst supporters. More

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    Erling Haaland ready to punish Borussia Dortmund as he chases ‘big dream’ of Champions League glory with Man City

    ERLING HAALAND says it is a “big dream” for him to win the Champions League as he prepares to face his old club.Manchester City’s new strike sensation will meet his former employers Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad on Wednesday.
    Erling Haaland admits his biggest dream is to win the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    The Norwegian, 22, admits winning trophies is one of his main targets as he has just one German Cup to his name from his time in Dortmund.
    And Haaland’s biggest target is the Champions League — his favourite competition.
    Asked what his aims are during his time at City, the £51.4million ace said: “I want to keep developing as a footballer, that’s one of the most important things.
    “For me it’s about performing well as a team, to play well with your team-mates.
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    “I want to develop, win games, win trophies and to have a good time. I love the Champions League, I have to say it.
    “Everybody knows this and (winning it) is a big dream for me.”
    Haaland famously has the competition’s anthem as his alarm on his phone.
    He told Telmundo Deportes: “When I wake up every morning I listen to this song, it’s my favourite competition. I’ve always loved it, so it’s true, yeah.”
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    Haaland’s City start has seen him score 12 times in his first seven matches — including two in their European opener in Seville last week.
    Some believe he will soon be talked about as the top player on the planet.
    Yet Haaland insists it is club honours which drive him on.
    He added: “It’s every player’s dream to become the best but I don’t think of this.
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    “Just think of what’s next and to try to be a bit better every single day. This is important. To perform as a team and then other things will come.”
    Dortmund made every effort to persuade Haaland to stay last season.
    He also had interest from Real Madrid and was tempted by Spain — but insists he is happy with his choice.
    Haaland said: “It’s a bit different, of course it’s two amazing leagues, this one and the German league. 
    “The Premier League has a bit more tempo, physical — it’s a nice league and I’m enjoying every single second of it. I’ve watched the Premier League my whole life.
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    “Because I’ve always been watching, to be here is a bit special for me. I like that there are so many good teams.
    “Every single game is so difficult and you never know how a game will be. There are so many top teams, and that’s also something I like.” More

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    Is Champions League and Europa League football on next week?

    THERE’S nothing quite like European football to keep you going until the league matches resume on the weekend – but it’s up in the air as to whether fans will get their fix this time round.Premier League and EFL chiefs cancelled this weekend’s matches following the devastating death of Her Majesty the Queen.
    Liverpool were humiliated by Napoli on matchday one of the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
    Real Sociedad stunned Manchester United with a 1-0 win at Old TraffordCredit: AP
    And further discussions have been ongoing between UEFA and all the British teams in European competitions on if the upcoming games this week can go ahead.
    Here is SunSport’s knowledge of what is expected to happen with the Champions League and Europa League in the coming days.
    Is Champions League and Europa League football on next week?
    Champions League and Europa League football is EXPECTED to go ahead this week despite Queen Elizabeth’s death last Thursday.
    Though Rangers vs Napoli has been postponed 24 hours to Wednesday, September 14.
    Uefa said rescheduling the game was “due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”.
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    What are the upcoming fixtures?
    Champions League

    Europa League

    Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven – Thursday (8pm)
    FC Sheriff vs Manchester United – Thursday (5:45pm)

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    Fans are all saying the same thing after Chelsea star Jorginho reveals new tattoo on his arm

    CHELSEA midfielder Jorginho has had some new ink – but it hasn’t gone down too well with fans.The Italian marked his incredible 2021 by having the Champions League and European Championship trophies that he won last year tattooed onto him.
    Jorginho has shown off his new tattoosCredit: EPA
    One of his tattoos is of the Champions League trophyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiS0BC6oFrR/?hl=en
    Another tattoo shows the Euros titleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiS0BC6oFrR/?hl=en
    His tattoo artist shared the designs, with one of his arms showing the Champions League trophy with blue ribbons.
    And the other arm has the Euros trophy with the red, green and white colours of Italy.
    Fans though have been quick to troll the Chelsea star for his new ink.
    One slammed on twitter: “That’s actually horrendous.”
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    While another wrote: “I can’t lie this tattoo is horrendous.”
    A third said: “This tattoo is awful can’t lie.”
    And another quipped: “Wtf is that?”
    But some did stick up for the midfielder after he showed off his latest artwork.
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    One supportive Chelsea fan wrote: “He even got the blue ribbons.”
    After helping the Blues to Champions League glory, and lifting the Euros with Italy, Jorginho was voted third in the Ballon d’Or rankings.
    The midfielder was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer after entering the final year of his contract.
    He is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January, if he chooses not to extend his four-year stay with the Blues. More

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    Rangers’ Champions League clash against Napoli postponed due to ‘severe limitations on police’ after The Queen’s death

    RANGERS’ Champions League clash with Napoli has been postponed due to “severe limitations on police” following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.The Glasgow side had been due to face the Italians at Ibrox on Tuesday night.
    Rangers’ Champions League clash with Napoli has been moved back 24 hoursCredit: PA
    But amid the mourning period following The Queen’s passing aged 96, the match has been moved back 24 hours to Wednesday.
    The game will now have no away supporters, with Rangers fans also not allowed to attend the return fixture in Naples.
    A club statement read: “Rangers can today confirm the upcoming Uefa Champions League match with SSC Napoli at Ibrox has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 14 September at 8pm.
    “This is due to the severe limitations on policing resources and organisational challenges related to the ongoing events surrounding the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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    “Rangers, of course, recognise this switch in date will inconvenience a number of our loyal supporters, and refunds will be available to those unable to attend the match.
    “Additionally, no away supporters will be present at the match, allowing the club to make additional tickets available to MyGers members as a priority.
    “Uefa have also confirmed that as a matter of sporting integrity, no Rangers fans will be permitted to attend the return fixture in Naples.”
    Her Majesty’s coffin is on Sunday being taken on a six-hour procession through Scotland.
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    After beginning at her beloved Balmoral, its route takes it through Aberdeen and Dundee before heading down to Edinburgh.
    The Queen will remain in Scotland until Tuesday, when she will be flown back to England and met by a guard of honour at Buckingham Palace.
    Rangers’ weekend clash at Aberdeen was postponed as British football came to a standstill as it mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
    Their clash with Napoli is set to be their first Champions League group stage match at Ibrox in 12 years.
    The Gers lost 1-0 to Manchester United in November 2010 to a late Wayne Rooney penalty last time around.
    Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side were defeated 4-0 at Ajax on matchday one in Amsterdam last week.
    Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side will be back in action on Wednesday nightCredit: Rex More

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    Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for HUGE Champions League clash

    BAYERN MUNICH return to Champions League action with a mouth-watering clash against Barcelona – and they’ll be hoping Robert Lewandowski stays off the scoresheet this time round.The Polish talisman inspired his new club Barca to a 4-0 victory against Cadiz on Saturday.
    Robert Lewandowski will go up against Bayern Munich for the first time in eight yearsCredit: Rex
    Bayern have gone three consecutive games without a win in the BundesligaCredit: Getty
    And for the first time since leaving Borussia Dortmund eight years ago, Lewandowski is set to step foot in the Allianz Arena as an opposing striker.
    Plus it couldn’t have come at a better time as Bayern’s stuttering start has seen them draw their last three games in the Bundesliga.
    However, the Bavarians comfortably dispatched Italian giants Inter Milan on matchday one.
    What time does Bayern Munich vs Barcelona kick off?

    Bayern Munich roll out the red carpet for Barcelona on Tuesday, September 13.
    It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
    Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany is the designated venue for this mouth-watering match and it has a capacity of 75,024.
    The Bavarians did the double over Barca when these two European giants were in the same group last season.

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    What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Barcelona on and can I live stream it?

    Bayern Munich vs Barcelona will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 4 in the UK.
    Coverage will begin immediately after Tottenham Hotspurs’ fixture against Sporting Lisbon.
    Subscription holders of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.

    Team news
    Julian Nagelsmann will be sweating over the fitness of Kingsley Coman who missed out on the 2-2 draw with Stuttgart on Saturday.
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    But the Bavarian coach still has numerous options to choose from in attack such as Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane.
    As for Xavi, the Barcelona head coach has a fully fit squad available for their biggest game of the season so far.
    Latest odds

    Bayern Munich to win 4/5
    Draw 16/5
    Barcelona 3/1

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    Tottenham confirm Sporting Lisbon clash is ON and forced to apologise after saying Champions League game was postponed

    TOTTENHAM have confirmed their Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon is on after their official website wrongly told fans the game had been postponed.The club have been forced to apologise for the “technical error” that had left supporters who had booked planes to Portugal panicking.
    Fans have called for clarity over the Sporting Lisbon game in the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
    Fans had been alarmed by the official Spurs website claiming their next game is postponedCredit: https://twitter.com/N17_SAUL/status/1568891563043864577
    Spurs face the Portuguese side on Tuesday in the Champions League.
    Eagle-eyed supporters had spotted their website had been claiming the game was off just 48 hours before kick-off.
    This follows the weekend’s matches in England being postponed after the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
    As suspected the announcement was a “technical error” and Tottenham have confirmed the match is going ahead as planned.
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    The official Tottenham account tweeted this morning: “Due to a technical error, Tuesday’s match against Sporting CP is displaying as postponed on our website.
    “We can confirm this is incorrect – the match is going ahead as planned. We are looking into the issue urgently and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
    Thousands have booked flights and match tickets for the European game in Portugal.
    The error had caused concern for fans as the news spread online.
    One Spurs fan on Twitter wrote of the postponement claim: “This is legit on the site, unclear if an error or true. Fans need to know asap either way as sure loads flying tomorrow.”
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    A Tottenham supporter page wrote: “The Tottenham Hotspur website is showing our next game vs Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League as POSTPONED.
    “With no official update on social media from The Club or UEFA, we are unsure whether this is a mistake or legitimate information.”
    Another concerned fan site wrote: “Can you let us know what’s happening @SpursOfficial?”
    The tweeter adds that they are “flying in the morning”
    Tottenham have an allocation of just over 2,500 fans for the game, with tickets costing £34.
    Spurs won their first Champions League game of the season against Marseille courtesy of two goals from Richarlison.
    Meanwhile, Rangers have announced that their Champions League game with Napoli at Ibrox this week has been pushed back 24 hours from Tuesday to Wednesday.
    The club said this is due to limitations on “policing resources” and “organisational challenges” related to the Queen’s passing. More

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    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona LIVE: Delayed game ends after lengthy medical emergency in the stands – latest updates

    BARCELONA’s 4-0 win at Cadiz was paused in the 83rd minute because of a medical emergency in the crowd and was delayed over nearly an hour.In dramatic scenes, goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma ran across the field with a defibrillator for the incident in the crowd, with reports a fan had suffered a cardiac arrest.
    Barca were winning 2-0 before players left the field, with goals from Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski.
    Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele then completed the rout as play continued.

    Kick-off: 5.30pm
    TV/live stream: Premier Sports 1
    Cadiz XI: Ledesma; Zaldua, Luis Hernandez, Mbaye, Pacha Espino, Alex Fernandez, San Emeterio, Alejo, Sobrino, Ocampo, Lucas Perez
    Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen, Bellerin, Pique, Araujo, Sergio, Ferran, Memphis, De Jong, Raphinha, Balde, Gavi

    Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
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    Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 following a dominant display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    Barca couldn’t open the scoring in the first half and broke the deadlock after 55 minutes with Frenkie de Jong.
    Raphinha found Gavi with an incredible pass down the right and the Spaniard delivered a low cross that Jeremias Ledesma tapped away with a lunge, which set De Jong up in front of open goal.
    Robert Lewandowski came off the bench on 57 minutes and got on the scoresheet just seven minutes later.
    Lewandowski passed to Hector Bellerin, who made his debut, on the right and the ex-Arsenal star played through Raphinha, who delivered a low cross from the right.
    De Jong tried to get his second but was stopped by Ledesma, however the Cadiz keeper failed to hold on to the ball and the star striker scored in front of open goal.
    The game was halted after 83 minutes when a fan fainted in the stands and required medical treatment.
    Ledesma was one fo the first people to notice and rushed to his dugout to pick up a medical kit and hand it over to the crowd.
    The game was paused for quite some time while the supporter received medical attention until they were taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable.
    Barcelona scored a third after the game was restarted when Lewandowski set Ansu Fati up in front of open goal in the 86th minute.
    Ousmane Dembele capped off a big win with an exquisite run and weak shot that Ledesma failed to hold on to in the second minute of stoppage time
    Credit: GETTY
    Cadiz vs Barcelona stats
    Barcelona dominated tempo throughout the match against Cadiz.
    Barca controlled a total of 71 per cent of possession during an impressive display at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.
    The Blaugrana registered a total of 16 shots, eight of which were on target.
    Cadiz, on the other hand, produced six shots but none of them were on target
    FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    Barcelona defeated Cadiz 4-0 at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in a dramatic encounter.
    Barca opened the scoring with Frenkie de Jong after 55 minutes and sealed the win just 10 minutes later with a strike by Robert Lewandowski.
    The Blaugrana made it three on 86 minutes before Ousmane Dembele capped off a major win during stoppage time.
    But the match was overshadowed by a tragic incident in the stands as a fan fainted during the closing minutes.
    The game was paused until the supporter received medical treatment and was taken to hospital with reports suggesting their condition is thankfully stable
    Credit: GETTY
    FT: Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    Peep!
    That’s full-time in Cadiz!!!!
    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    90+2 Demebele picks up a pass from Lewandowski in midfield and puts together a fantastic run down the right flank.
    The forward fires a shot from the edge of the area that Ledesma can’t hold on to and sees it ending up behind his net.
    Second assist by Lewandowski!
    Cadiz 0-4 Barcelona
    90+2 Goal!
    Barcelona score a fourth with Dembele!!!!
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    90 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go until full-time.
    Both teams have now slowed down considering the result has been sealed a long while ago
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    86 That surely seals it for Barcelona!
    Lewandowski picks up a fantastic pass from midfield and breaks through Cadiz’s defence.
    The star striker passes to Fati on his left and the young star has no problem beating Ledesma
    Cadiz 0-3 Barcelona
    86 Goal!
    Barcelona make it three with Fati!!!
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    85 What we know so far is that a fan suffered a heart problem in the stands.
    The supporter received important medical assistance and was put to an ambulance before they were taken to hospital.
    Reports suggest, their condition is thankfully stable
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    82 And we’re back in Cadiz!
    The players warmed up for 10 minutes until the referee restarted the match
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    It seems like a stretcher was brought to the stands from the pitch for a fan that fainted during the match.
    Players are still warming up with the match expected to restart soon
    Credit: GETTY
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    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players from both teams are warming up with some drills.
    We will obviously let you know if we receive a medical update
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players are coming back to the pitch, it seems like the game may restart soon.
    Reminding you that the match was halted after 83 minutes
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    The game is still paused, we haven’t seen the players, managers or referees coming out yet.
    The official information from the stadium is that the game has been halted due to a health issue with a spectator.
    A member of the medical staff has returned to the dugout and is receiving a warm and very well deserved ovation
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was reportedly among the first to notice the medical emergency.
    The keeper informed the referee, then rushed to his dugout before running back with a medical kit which he handed to the crowd
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    Players are going back to the dressing room.
    Obviously, there is no information about when the match will restart.
    The fan’s health and life is the absolute priority
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    The players are still on the pitch.
    But a decision could be made to call them back to the dressing room.
    At this point in time, we can’t give you more details but will keep you updated as this concerning situation progresses
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    What we know so far:
    A supporter has suffered a medical issue and the game between Cadiz as well as Barcelona has been paused until further notice.
    Stewards and medical staff are attending to the situation and are looking after the fan..
    Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma ran towards the stands with what looked like a medical kit, which he offered to the crowd
    Players, managers, referees and fans are evidently concerned
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    90 Players are visibly concerned, the game has obviously stopped until further notice.
    Stewards and medical staff are tending to a fan who’s suffered a health issue
    Credit: GETTY
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    90 It looks like a supporter has had a medical emergency.
    We are all hoping everything goes well and this incident ends in the best possible note
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    88 Players from both teams are visibly worried and concerned.
    Araujo is currently praying…
    This is quite a worrying moment
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    87 Cadiz goalkeeper Ledesma was just spotted running to the stands holding what looks like a medical kit.
    The keeper handed it over to the crowd
    Cadiz 0-2 Barcelona
    87 Commentators claim there may have been a health emergency.
    The home crowd is applauding in support it seems
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