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Pitbull track named official anthem for 2014 World Cup | Pitbull track named official anthem for 2014 World Cup |
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Fifa has named a track by Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez as the official anthem for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. | |
We Are One (Ole Ola), which also features Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, will be performed at the opening ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo on 12 June. | We Are One (Ole Ola), which also features Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, will be performed at the opening ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo on 12 June. |
The track will be released later this year in the lead up to the World Cup. | The track will be released later this year in the lead up to the World Cup. |
It will also be included on the upcoming official 2014 Fifa World Cup album. | |
Pitbull said: "I truly believe that this great game and the power of music will help unify us, because we are best when we are one." | Pitbull said: "I truly believe that this great game and the power of music will help unify us, because we are best when we are one." |
The 33-year-old singer, also known as Mr Worldwide, has had 11 top 10 tracks in the Official Singles Chart to date. | |
His most recent single, Timber which features Kesha, was the first number one of 2014. | |
"I grew up in a house that loved football, so I am thrilled to be performing at the World Cup Opening Ceremonies with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte," said Jennifer Lopez. | "I grew up in a house that loved football, so I am thrilled to be performing at the World Cup Opening Ceremonies with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte," said Jennifer Lopez. |
"This is an amazing celebration of global unity, competition and the sport." | "This is an amazing celebration of global unity, competition and the sport." |
The last Fifa World Cup song for the South Africa tournament in 2010 was Waka Waka by Shakira. | |
The track peaked at number 21 in the Official Singles Chart and the video has been viewed almost 600 million times on YouTube. | |
Talking about this year's track, Fifa General Secretary Jerome Valcke added: "In my many visits to this country I've seen and heard a lot about the great Brazilian music tradition and it gives me great pleasure to see a Brazilian artist at the heart of this song. | |
"I'm sure, like me, millions of football and music fans all over the world will be eagerly awaiting the song's release." | "I'm sure, like me, millions of football and music fans all over the world will be eagerly awaiting the song's release." |
England have been drawn in Group B for the World Cup with Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica. | England have been drawn in Group B for the World Cup with Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica. |
Their first game, which is against Italy, will be played on 14 June. | Their first game, which is against Italy, will be played on 14 June. |
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