Iran's footballers playing on at Women's Asian Cup, amid war in Middle East
The Iranian women's soccer team demonstrated a silent act of defiance against the Islamic Republic by remaining silent during the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
World Cup 2026: Emilia Mernes, Carlos Vives, Wisin, and Xavi presented 'Somos más', the tournament song
The song 'Somos más' was launched as the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup featuring artists Emilia Mernes, Carlos Vives, Wisin, and Xavi.
Asian Cup: Iran's women's football team did not sing the anthem in the first match of the tournament
Iran's women's football team refrained from singing their national anthem during their first match in protest against the regime.
Iranian women's soccer team refuse to sing national anthem in silent protest at Asian Cup
The Iranian women's national soccer team remained silent during their national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup, symbolizing protest amid heightened tensions in Iran.
The National Anthem Went Wrong in an Embarrassing Way – The Players' Reactions Said It All
New Zealand's national anthem was played at an unusually fast pace before a T20 World Cup match against England, causing amusing reactions among the players.
Paralympics, the government's letter to the international committee: 'Russian athletes only as neutrals'
The Italian government has communicated to the International Paralympic Committee that Russian athletes should only participate as neutral competitors, with no national anthem or flag, highlighting a broader diplomatic stance against Russia.
Team USA men's hockey players sing national anthem while partying at famous Miami nightclub
Team USA's men’s hockey players celebrated their gold medal victory at Miami’s nightclub E11EVEN, where they sang the national anthem together with fans.
USA women's hockey sings national anthem arm in arm after Olympic gold medal win: 'The best part'
The USA women's hockey team celebrated their gold medal win by singing the national anthem together after defeating Canada in overtime.
Lost manners? The trick of Swedish women is criticized in France
Swedish women's team drew criticism for wearing hats during the French national anthem at the Olympic medal ceremony, deviating from an unwritten etiquette rule.
The Russian anthem may be played at the Paralympic Games: the Euro Commissioner refused to participate
Euro Commissioner Glenn Micallef announced he would not support the use of national symbols, flags, anthems, or uniforms associated with Russia amid its ongoing aggression against Ukraine.
Olympic Winter Games: What Emotion!
The song 'Sarà perchè ti amo' has emerged as the unofficial anthem for the 2026 Winter Olympics, celebrated enthusiastically across various venues in Italy.
Charlie Puth draws mostly praise for Super Bowl LX national anthem performance
Charlie Puth received widespread acclaim for his national anthem performance at Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl LX fans divided as Charlie Puth's national anthem sparks fierce lip-sync debate
Fans of Super Bowl LX had mixed reactions to Charlie Puth's national anthem performance, with some praising it while others criticized it as the worst in Super Bowl history.
Black national anthem stokes social media outrage before Super Bowl LX
Coco Jones performed the Black national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' during the Super Bowl LX pregame, provoking social media controversy.
Pausini opens the star parade at the Games: her national anthem moves the world
Italian singer Laura Pausini opens the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina with a performance of the national anthem, alongside other notable artists and special guests including President Sergio Mattarella.
The lineup of the opening ceremony of Milan Cortina: from Mariah Carey to Pausini's anthem
The article outlines the anticipated highlights of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony, featuring performances by Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini, including a poem against war recited by Ghali, while revealing unknown details regarding the last torchbearer.
Cristovao Wanted to Support Olympians. But the Flag Did Not Meet Enthusiasm
Musician and former athlete Ben Cristovao released an unofficial anthem for Czech Olympians, titled 'Flag', but it faced immediate criticism due to its name and musical style.
Ivana Kekin on her husband's 'fan anthem': 'I like the idea, athletes are unjustly overlooked'
Member of Parliament Ivana Kekin commented on the controversies surrounding the handball players' welcome and the performance of Marko Perković Thompson, expressing her support for her husband Mile Kekin's idea of a song dedicated to athletes who finish fifth, sixth, or seventh at major competitions.
"I won't be able to sing the anthem": Ghali falters even before performing
Ghali has accused the organization of the Olympic Opening Ceremony of 'preventive censorship' in a social media post, expressing his frustration about acceptance and rejection in the music industry.
Ghali attacks the inauguration of the Games: "I will not be able to sing the anthem, no space for Arabic"
Rapper Ghali expresses his disappointment over not being included in the performance of the Italian national anthem at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics inauguration due to controversies surrounding his participation.
Mile Kekin accepts the challenge: I never thought I would say this, but Prime Minister Plenković is right
Mile Kekin announced on social media that he will release a sports anthem, interpreting Prime Minister Plenković's comment as a challenge rather than criticism.
Another sport allows Russians to compete; under certain conditions, the national flag and anthem are also permitted
The European Swimming Federation announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate in European aquatic sports competitions under certain conditions, following directives from the International Olympic Committee.
VIDEO Croatian Roses sang the song Dalmatia (yes, the one from Poljud)
Before the bronze medal-winning handball players arrived at the square, the Croatian Roses band performed the song 'Dalmatia', a popular anthem often sung by fans at Poljud stadium.
David Mandić: Damn, how many of us are there
David Mandić and his teammates addressed the crowd after a national anthem, expressing gratitude for their support and celebrating their achievements together.
Nenad Ninčević, co-author of the song 'If You Don't Know What Happened' Arrived to the Welcome and Sent This Message
Nenad Ninčević, co-author of the anthem for Croatia's handball team, delivered a message at the welcome event for the players who returned with a bronze medal from the European Championship, emphasizing unity and the achievement of the athletes.
Croatian Handball Players Choose Their Song: The Choice Is Not Surprising
The Croatian national handball team has chosen Marko Perković Thompson's song 'Ako ne znaš šta je bilo' as their anthem for the European Championship, which is set to kick off in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
‘Our Beautiful Homeland’ in Silence and Applause: Serbian Media on the Shock of Croatians in Belgrade
The Croatian water polo team opened the European Championship in Belgrade with a victory over Georgia, but Serbian media focused more on the silent reception and subsequent applause during the Croatian anthem than the actual match result.
VIDEO: Footage of Croatian anthem spreading in Belgrade: See why the region has been buzzing about it for days
The Croatian water polo team has easily defeated their first two opponents at the European Championship in Belgrade, and anticipation for their upcoming match against Greece is high, especially after the unexpected positive reception of the Croatian anthem in Belgrade.
Serbian media report on the events during the singing of the Croatian anthem in Belgrade: "Croats in shock"
Following Croatia's 18-7 victory over Georgia in a European Championship match in Belgrade, Serbian media highlighted the surprising silence and subsequent applause during the Croatian anthem, contrasting with expected boos.
The region talks again about scenes from Belgrade: Here’s what happened to Croatians when 'Lijepa naša' played
The Croatian water polo team received a warm reception in Belgrade during their European Championship match against Georgia, with the crowd applauding during the national anthem, reminiscent of the positive atmosphere seen in their previous match against Slovenia.
The Croatian Anthem Sounds in Belgrade
During the opening match of the Croatian water polo team at the European Championship in Belgrade, the audience responded positively to the Croatian national anthem, creating a powerful moment contrary to past experiences.
Chicinho's daughter sings the anthem of Olympiakos, watch video
Chicinho shares a video on Instagram of his daughter singing the Olympiakos anthem in fluent Greek, showcasing the passion and emotions of Greek football fans.
Chiquinho's daughter sings the anthem of Olympiakos (video)
Chiquinho, a key player for Olympiakos, shares a video of his daughter enthusiastically singing the club's anthem, showcasing their family's strong connection to the team.