Chinanews.com, Beijing, November 16th (Liu Xingchen) I don't know when, many people have discovered that through the notes that reach people's hearts, they can encounter memories of the past.

The Qatar World Cup will ignite the flames of war, and the comment area of ​​the theme song of the previous Green Feast on the music platform is lively.

The familiar melody sounded again, and memories about football and the World Cup slowly emerged.

In January 2014, FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment jointly announced that the famous Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte will join Jennifer Lopez and Pitbul1 together, Singing for the Brazil World Cup theme song "We Are One".

The picture shows the data map of Jennifer Lopez.

Image source: CFP Vision China

hero

  In the midsummer 36 years ago, there was only one protagonist in football stories, Diego Maradona.

  Fans said that it was the World Cup in which the "king of the ball" was born.

On June 29, 1986, the Aztec Stadium was empty, and Maradona led the Argentine team to win the Hercules Cup.

After the game, he sang and celebrated in the locker room, leaving an eternal classic.

Data map: The picture shows on June 22, 1986, the scene of the World Cup match between England and Afghanistan in Mexico.

  The theme song "A Special Kind of Hero" (A Special Kind of Hero) had an ethereal melody, and the light focused on Maradona.

The clear female voice is like a narrator, depicting the greatness of an Argentine superstar.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

  Today, songs have become a place for people to mourn.

On November 26, 2020, Maradona passed away.

In the early hours of that day, someone wrote under the song, "When many people's youthful memories were suddenly brought up but stopped abruptly, this night, it was no longer just the Argentines who were crying."

  "Post-00" fans have learned the story of the "ball king" from their parents, and he paid tribute to the hero affectionately.

"When I finish my life, I will watch your game."

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

Forever the first

  The melody of "Italian Summer" sounded like magic, pulling people into the memory of football.

The charming sea breeze of Apennines blows to the world.

  This theme song is called "To Be Number One" in English.

Today, fans born in the 1960s and 1970s still remember its high-pitched melody: always be the first.

Image source: FIFA World Cup official Weibo

  In the 1990 World Cup, the Federal Republic of Germany and Argentina met in the final.

The Federal Republic of Germany, which has entered the finals for three consecutive games, won the cup as it wished. Maradona's tears moved the world.

The elegant and unrestrained "troika" of the Federal Republic of Germany, the emergence of Italian marksman Schillaci, and the Argentine goalkeeper Goyechea all stayed in that summer.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

  Speaking of this song, young fans seem to see the high-spirited youth of the older generation.

28 years ago, my father witnessed the classic final battle.

Now, when my son hears this song, he can picture the past in his mind.

Some people may also remember that on the eve of the exam, they secretly hid in front of the TV and saw Maradona's unwilling tears.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

passion

  "Go go go ! Ale ale ale"

  Seeing this line, even if you are not a football fan, you may be able to blurt out its melody.

Data map: In 1998, the French team won the Hercules Cup under the leadership of Zidane.

  In 1998, the world football feast came to France.

In that World Cup, the "Gallic Rooster" French team, which has many stars such as Zidane and Djorkaeff, won the championship as it wished.

Ronaldo, Bergkamp, ​​Baggio, Suker... In the eyes of many people, it was a World Cup that really gathered superstars.

  In the land of romance, the theme song "The Cup of Life" embraces the world with the sound of football and is still widely sung today.

The appeal of Latin music is quite shocking, with enthusiastic drums and horns running through the whole song, and the melody of the chorus part vividly shows the excitement of the World Cup.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

  This theme song has an English version and an original Spanish version, carrying the youthful memories of a generation.

In the memory of the fans, in the music class of the student days, the picture of the whole class singing this song can still emerge.

"In the music class, the teacher said that this song has never been surpassed." How many people will come to listen to this song after the music class to reminisce about the 1998 football appointment.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

fiery

  In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Latin queen Shakira dedicated a cheerful theme song - "Waka Waka" (African Moment).

It was the first time the World Cup went to the African continent. When the fiery South American style met football, the dynamic rhythm and the dance moves of palms together made this song popular all over the world.

  That year, the Spaniard held the World Cup in his arms.

The unique Hoomai and African drums of the song seem to make people feel like they are in the vast grassland. The cheerful tune will make it easy for fans to remember Iniesta's slammed throat against the Netherlands in the final, and the Uruguayan star Forlan's performance. Incomprehensible world waves...

Data map: The picture shows Colombian female singer Shakira and South African local group Freshlyground singing the official theme song of the World Cup in South Africa "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)".

Photo by China News Agency reporter Liao Pan

  For many "post-95s", this song is their first memory of the World Cup.

Chen Yucheng (pseudonym) still remembers that in his childhood MP4, "Waka Waka" was the song with the most single loops.

That year, when he was in elementary school, he watched the World Cup for the first time in his life.

In his view, this song is football's long confession to the world.

In the midsummer of 2010, I stayed in this hot song.

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

Image source: Netizens commented under the song

  Fans of different generations have different stories about the World Cup.

Some people have a soft spot for "We Are One", the theme song of the World Cup in Brazil, while others feel excited after hearing "We are the champions" from the 1994 World Cup theme song collection. tears……

  When the World Cup came to Qatar, the official soundtrack first single "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" was jointly completed by singers from the three countries.

The brisk pace makes people happy physically and mentally, and sincere invitations are sent to the 32 participating teams.

Image source: Qicheng 2022 Weibo video screenshot

  In the song comment area, fans cheered for their favorite teams.

Maybe many years later, they will talk about this game and remember this winter accompanied by football.

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