The dawn of a Saturday with the television on, watching the King’s coronation Charles III when suddenly a hymn similar to that of the Champions League sounds; This is how Ecuador experienced the reception of the new English monarch who was honored by the songs of the choir present at Westminster Abbey on May 6, where the solemn ceremony took place.

The coronation is already reaching its climax Carlos and Camilla as they wore the crowns of king and queen, the football championship melody was casually introduced between the songs destined for the royal event. What is this about? the coronation hymn, by George Handel (1742), it was one of the songs chosen by the monarch, not the Champions League song as such, which is based on Handel’s work and was composed in 1992 by Tony Britten.

the same Charles III he requested that it be included in his triumphant ascent to the throne. The new king is a passionate fan of a team unlikely to play in the Champions League: Burnley. But it is his passion for sport and the majestic sound of Handel’s composition intended for royal ceremonies that has managed to get this song into the repertoire.

Those present made faces at the moment it sounded. Some were confused, others didn’t know if they were listening properly and there were those who immediately smiled because brought them to the world of football.

Britishwho used an out-of-copyright work proposed in 1992 to adapt it to UEFA and it was approved for what current generations associate that sound with the anthem of the Champions League and nothing else. The anthem of the European Cup contains lyrics in English, French and German.