‘Freed from Desire’, from the Italian Gala, won the bleachers of Europe and was chosen by the organization of the tournament to pack the games with the captivating chorus’ na-in-in-in-na-na ” chorus
A Freed From Desirefrom Italian Gala, became an official theme of the first expanded edition of, which brings together 32 teams. Launched in 1996, the Eurodance hit came new in the stands and now packs vignettes, broadcasts and ceremonies of the tournament with the exciting chorus “na-in-in-na-na-na”.
The success of the song in football began spontaneously. The first adaptation came in 2011, with fans of Irish Bohemian FC. But it was in 2016 that the song gained international projection, when fans of Wigan Athletic created the “Will Grigg’s on Fire” version (Will Grigg has it all), in honor of the North-Sanding striker. The parody went viral on social networks and was sung even in the Euro of that year. Since then, fans of clubs such as Leicester City and even national teams have adapted the melody to their idols. , Vardy and Roda were some of the players celebrated to the sound of “na-in-in-in-na-na”.
The gala herself was thrilled to see her music reborn in the stadiums. At 49, living in New York, she stated in recent interviews that she did not imagine this repercussion. According to the singer, the letter talks about detachment and emotional freedom – a message that now resonates in the stands. Despite the current success, Gala says that she faced difficulties at the beginning of her career, signing unjust contracts and being explored by producers. Today, he continues to perform mainly in Europe and relaunched new versions of his greatest success.
The choice of music by FIFA consolidates a phenomenon that was already gaining space in World Cups, Eurocops and even in the Olympic Games. Now, Freed From Desire He joins football officially, becoming part of the sound identity of the new Club World Cup.
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See FIFA’s call with the gala music
FIFA has also published several new FIFA Club World Cup social channels in the run-up to next year’s event.
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