Soccer supporter songs and theme songs: A roundup of classic chants and anthems

Love GenerationBob Sinclar

Bob Sinclar – Love Generation (Official Video)

This is a track by French hip-star DJ Bob Sinclar.

It was chosen as the official song for Goleo VI, the official mascot of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

It became a global hit and reached number one on the Billboard dance chart.

The Great Escape

“The Great Escape” (1963, USA)

This is the theme song from the 1963 film The Great Escape (Japanese title: Daidassō).

It’s widely known not only as a piece of film music but also as a standard march.

In soccer, it’s used by clubs such as Urawa Red Diamonds and Omiya Ardija, as well as teams overseas, for their supporters’ chants.

Since the film’s story centers on a POW escape plan, it shares themes with sports, like fighting spirit and teamwork.

Despite its relaxed tempo, the piece conveys a sense of heading into battle, delivering both strength and exhilaration.

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OLA! VITORIA!DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – 「OLÁ! VITÓRIA!」

TBS’s theme song for its soccer program during UEFA Euro 2004.

Pay attention to the lyrics, which feature many words from Portuguese, the host country’s language.

These are terms commonly used in soccer-related songs and chants, so fans are sure to get excited.

VittorialOpera Babes

Vittoria! (Aida 2002)

It’s a chant that Japan national team supporters often hum, and anyone who has watched a national team match will nod and think, “Oh, that song.” It’s also commonly used by clubs other than the national team, such as Urawa Reds and teams overseas.

The original piece is an opera composed by Italy’s Giuseppe Verdi.

Soul RevolutionSuperfly

Superfly 'Tamashii Revolution' Music Video

It’s one of Superfly’s signature songs, the kind that powerfully pushes athletes forward as they head into competition.

Chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for the 2010 season, it has continued to be used for soccer broadcasts and sports news as a track that evokes the sport.

The intensely layered percussion and brass convey the atmosphere of cheers coming from the stands.

The lyrics, too, depict a message that stirs up the courage to move forward, conveying support for sports where everything is poured into a single moment.

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Blue is the ColourChelsea FC Anthem

Chelsea FC Anthem – Blue is the Colour

This is a chant for the English club Chelsea, a song that is often played at their home ground, Stamford Bridge.

It even made it onto the UK charts for a time and is one of the well-known football songs in the UK.

In Japan, Montedio Yamagata supporters use this song as a chant.

VAMOS! NIPPON

Vamos! Nippon

Men Without Hats – Pop Goes The World

With its easy-to-remember melody, “VAMOS! NIPPON” is the perfect cheer for soccer players competing on the world stage.

This classic soccer chant is based on “Pop Goes the World” by Men Without Hats, a Canadian new wave synth-pop duo.

“VAMOS! NIPPON” is a staple chant sung not only in Japan but around the world.

“Vamos” is Spanish for “Let’s go!” Let’s support the team with this powerful chant sung by Japan national team supporters.

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