Exploring the Connection Between Music and Soccer | Genius News

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and now more than ever, top players and teams are gaining notoriety beyond the pitch and making huge impacts on popular culture. This is perhaps most apparent in the world of music, as many of today’s superstars—including rappers like Drake, Central Cee, and Lil' Kim—are shouting out footballers in lyrics and rocking jerseys of their favorite clubs. And then there are the diehard soccer fans who turn pop songs into anthemic stadium sing-alongs that send chills down the spine. And that’s just the beginning. In celebration of this unique cultural moment, we’ve teamed up with Paramount+—the home of the UEFA Champions League in the U.S.—to create a Genius News video exploring the intersection between soccer and music. Hosted by famed soccer content creator Elischa Edouard, the episode covers everything from lyrical mentions of David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo to the story behind why fans of the English club Manchester City sing The Beatles’ 1968 classic “Hey Jude” during matches. Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/exploring-the-connection-between-music-and-soccer Subscribe to Genius: http://bit.ly/2cNV6nz
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