Shakira’s “Waka, Waka (This Time For Africa)” has been named “the catchiest soccer song,” according to new research obtained by SeatPick. The Colombian singer’s trilingual bop featuring Freshlyground ...
Pop music anthems, from classy to cheesy to tongue-in-cheek, have been an integral part of the global soccer tournament for decades. By Scott Roxborough Like hockey and bad haircuts, the World Cup and ...
Kai Havertz is regularly serenaded to the sound of Shakira's Waka Waka song by Arsenal's fans when he scores. The 24-year-old swapped Chelsea for Arsenal this summer in a £65 million deal ($79.2m) and ...
The 2010 FIFA World Cup wasn’t just a celebration of football—it was a global musical phenomenon. Held in South Africa, the tournament gave rise to unforgettable anthems like Wavin’ Flag by K’naan and ...
The 2010 FIFA World Cup official song “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” was supposed to raise money for African charities, but since 2014, no clear accounting of the funds has been made. The song was ...