Friday at 13:355 days Author DESIRE has a very Coldplay feel to it !Robbie Williams shares first ever official FIFA anthem, ‘Desire’: “Music and football bring people together like nothing else”He will play the song live for the first time at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday (July 13)ByMax Pilley11th July 2025Robbie Williams during Soccer Aid at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 15th, 2025. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Nho5FPo__hIFbg_UlaCgADesire (Official FIFA Anthem) · Robbie Williams · Laura Pausini Desire (Official FIFA Anthem) ℗ 2025 Robert Peter Williams / Farrell Music Ltd Released on: 2025-07-11Associated Performer: Robbie Williams feat. Laura PausiniAssociated Performer, Vocal: Robbie Williams Vocal,Associated Performer, Lyricist: Laura Pausini Lyricist,Percussion, Background Vocal, Drums,Producer, Composer: Karl BrazilBackground Vocal: Emily ParkerSynthesizer, Programmer, Background Vocal, Guitar, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Recording Engineer: Owen ParkerBackground Vocal: Andrea Rocha Recording Engineer, Programmer: George MurphyOrchestra: Vienna Synchron Orchestra Violin: Marina Dimitrova Violin: Willem BarboritschViolin: I-Ping Cheng Violin: Djanay Tulenova Violin: Jevgenijs Cepoveckis Violin: Magdalena Wieckowska Violin: Marian Svetlik Violin: Lukas Medlam Violin: Alessandro Malizia Violin: Maria Prem Violin: Katarzyna Pernach Violin: Anastasia Burak Violin: Katarina Veselska Violin: Rainer Sulzgruber Violin: Alison Lie Violin: Johanna Chauta Violin: Milica Pajdic Violin: Miao-Yu Hung Violin: Plamena Ivanova Violin: Amora de Swardt Violin: Firangiz Abdullayeva Violin: Zhuldys Kussainova Viola: Nikita Gerkusov Viola: Aliona Komarovskaia Viola: Taha Abedian Viola: Mihoko Ikezawa Viola: Anna Firsanova Viola: Giorgia Veneziano Viola: Aniko Biro Viola: Angelica Cruz Cello: Elisaveta Sharakhovskaya Cello: Gergely Kolozsvari Cello: Michael Jurecka Cello: Michael Dukhnych Cello: Anzel Gerber Cello: Oliver Mohacsi Bass: Laszlo Magyar Bass: Franz König Bass: Robert Mako Bass: Kristof Sziman French Horn: Mate Börzsönyi French Horn: Andrej Kasijan French Horn: Jan Smutny French Horn: Daniel Palkövi French Horn: Nevena Grbic Trumpet: Marc Osterer Trumpet: Marc Cardwell-Hood Trumpet: Andreas Meissl Trombone: Matthew Herrmann Trombone: Matthias Reindl Trombone: Jure Medvesek Trombone: Bernhard Ploss Tuba: Bence Toth Lyricist, Composer: Robert Williams Composer, Lyricist: Erik Jan Grob Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer: Richard Flack Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes Recording Engineer: Paolo Carta Additional Studio Producer: Steve Sidwell Additional Studio Producer: Martin WeismayrRobbie Williams has released ‘Desire’, the first ever official FIFA anthem, featuring Laura Pausini – listen below.Last month, the singer was confirmed as the new official Music Ambassador for the global football governing body, and he will play the new song live for the first time before kick-off at the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 13).‘Desire’ is the first result of Williams’ role as Music Ambassador – he has written the song alongside Karl Brazil, Owen Parker and Erik Jan Grob and recorded it with Italian artist Pausini. The song is based around a stadium-ready anthemic chorus, and boasts lyrics such as, “Dignity for the weak in the arms of the brave” and “You’ve got the ball and you’re driven by desire”. Listen here:Speaking about the song, Williams has said: “Music and football bring people together like nothing else so I’m beyond honoured to be the Official FIFA Music Ambassador. To perform ‘Desire’ with Laura at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup and share that moment with fans in the stadium and all the fans watching from home around the world, will be a truly special moment. And it’s just the start, I’m so excited that my song will be a part of some of my favourite FIFA football tournaments in the coming years”.Pausini added: “It’s an honour for me to be invited to join Robbie Williams and be featured on the song ‘Desire’, written by Robbie. The song is amazing, really touching. It’s a dream to be with him for the FIFA Club World Cup. Since I was a little girl growing up in Italy I remember the thrill and passion for football in my home country. To be able to perform live with Robbie Williams in front of passionate football fans and to be heard by music fans around the world will be truly amazing.”Robbie Williams shares first ever official FIFA anthem, 'Desire': "Music and football bring people together like nothing else"
Saturday at 17:034 days Author Robbie Williams handed Club World Cup final role as Chelsea face PSG in USAChelsea and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the first Club World Cup final under the new format - with FIFA taking a SuperBowl style approach to the occasion by enlisting Robbie Williams as the pre-match entertainmentSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer17:14, 12 Jul 2025Robbie Williams has been booked to perform at the Club World Cup final(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC)Pop star Robbie Williams will lead a star-studded spectacular show at the Club World Cup final. British megastar Williams and singer Laura Pausini perform their song Desire before Sunday’s showpiece game at the MetLife Stadium and FIFA have confirmed that will also be the anthem for next year’s World Cup and beyond. And for the first time ever at a FIFA event, there will also be a special half time show produced by Global Citizen with a star-studded line-up including J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems with a celebration of dance and culture.Legendary announcer Michael Buffer will also be taking part in the pre-match show with his iconic catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” The national anthem of the United States will also be performed, accompanied by a colour guard featuring a dramatic flyover and dazzling pyrotechnics as the players walk on.It is designed to be a spectacular show before the final and at half time and is likely to be eye-catching as a special stage has also been erected high up on one stand. FIFA partnered with Williams as their new music ambassador and the pre-match entertainment has been kept under wraps until nowIt has also been widely reported that President Donald Trump will attend the Club World Cup final. Williams said before the tournament: “Music and football bring people together like nothing else - each with their own universal language of connection, spirit and community.“When those worlds come together, there’s nothing like it - and I’m beyond honoured to be FIFA’s Music Ambassador. Football and music have both been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so this means a lot to me on a personal level.“I’ve grown up watching the walk-outs, the anthems, the drama - so writing and recording the official FIFA anthem is a real privilege. I wanted to create something that captures all of it - the passion, the nerves, the pride and the majesty of that feeling just before kick-off. Football and music have always meant the world to me and bringing them together on this kind of stage gives me goosebumps.“I know I’ll get to perform this song at some of my favourite tournaments in the coming years, which fills me with excitement. It’s a real honour that Laura Pausini accepted my invitation to feature on the song – she’s an incredible artist with the perfect voice.”Robbie Williams handed Club World Cup final role as Chelsea face PSG in USA - The Mirror
Sunday at 04:003 days It wil be first ever ever Rob's performance at the stadium in USA!Not a joke what a pressure for him it could be!!80 000 attendance is there.
Monday at 06:122 days Author Tom HindleJul 14, 2025 00:33+01:00Doja Cat, Robbie Williams and Donald Trump: Club World Cup offered a fever dream of a final, a chaotic event that - despite trying so very hard to be a spectacle - simply fell shortThe final of FIFA's expanded tournament - beyond the actual result - was high on ambition but confusing in executionEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - No one really knows who Robbie Williams is in America. But the English singer appeared here all the same on Sunday, clad in a white spangled suit, singing a tune no one knew, the lyrics of which didn't really make sense. He was soon joined by Laura Pausini, the Italian popstar who is equally unknown in the U.S. They sang about "overcoming fury" and "love in slow mo."Their confusing performance perfectly summarized what was a curious and often baffling vibe surrounding the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. FIFA president Gianni Infantino pitched this competition as a wonderful collision of the world, different parts of cultures handpicked and meshed together in the melting pot of America - kind of like, well, a World Cup. And in theory, that should work. PSG and Chelsea are both European powers. They have met eight times in the Champions League over the years, including two straight seasons from 2014-2016. Just five weeks ago, the Parisians beat Inter to become Champions of Europe. Putting these two on the same pitch and allowing them to play football - with the fat trimmed off - should work in isolation.But take a tournament in his gestation period, still finding its feet in a country still formulating its soccer passion, and the result can feel forced, overdone, even a little silly at times. Such was the case with this Club World Cup final: a mixture of everything - different cultures, different stimuli, different teams, different people, different music, different cultures - colliding together in an awkward manner.'It can't be the only way'Penn Station was crowded. This is, effectively, the unofficial hub of the Club World Cup, the train station in midtown Manhattan that has mainlined tens of thousands of fans to MetLife Stadium nine times this summer. On previous occasions, it has been blessed with the roars of Palmeiras fans, the chant of Fluminense supporters flooding it ahead of the semifinals, and the chatter of the Real Madrid faithful.On a debilitatingly humid Sunday afternoon, though, it was simply chaos. One supporter in Chelsea blue was hurried down a thronged staircase, and remarked, to no one in particular, that "it can't be the only way" to the train - such was the clash of bodies down a narrow passage.The train ride, an awkward journey that requires one change at the dull concrete of Secaucus junction, was even more packed, a mixture of confused day-trippers unaware there was a soccer match to worry about, Chelsea fans, and a handful of very vocal Fluminense support, having presumably bought a ticket to the final assuming that their side would beat the London club in the Their chatter brought some noise that was otherwise lacking pre-match.The globalization of the tournament was clear on the ride, though. This tournament was meant to have global appeal, and it was certainly thriving. One Chelsea supporter was traveling from nearby Long Island. He had paid a "not bad" $240 for tickets in the second level of the bowl. Another had saved up his credit card points to watch his first football match in the United States (he is a Manchester United fan).Tom HindleCoronas, water, and more CoronasCoronas, water and more Coronas were on offer. At least, that's what the lady yelling in Spanish insisted. The parking lot vibe was always going to be awkward. Neither club has a history of tailgating like the 90,000 fans who show up to watch an NFL game at this stadium - home of both the New York Jets and the New York Giants - or barbecuing like so many South American supporters who have shown up throughout the tournament. Instead, it was a cultural collision of sorts. Fans flooded off the train.Hopeful fruit sellers waited for takers. A man in a Fluminense shirt stood around wearing a wizard's hat for no apparent reason. Unofficial Chelsea headware was flogged ("normally $25, but for you, my friend, $20," GOAL was informed). A South American financial company, Grupo Promerica, handed flyers out promising "experiencias fenomenas."Everything else was rather subdued. The faint thud of Parisian drums from the 500 PSG ultras that had made the trip could be heard from outside the stadium as kickoff approached. But otherwise, there was still a distinct Americanness about it all. The move to the stadium was less of a march and more of a stroll. There was little urgency to be found. That signature pre-match buzz that so often defines big games was lacking.Getty Images'Lots of local supporters backing our team'There was a fair share of uncertainty as to how packed the stadium would be before the game kicked off. New Jersey governor Phil Murphy promised a sellout just a few days before kickoff. A PSG spokesperson guaranteed 500 ultras from France, 1,000 followers from academies and fan clubs, and "lots of local supporters backing our team."But.The Parisian support occupied only a tiny pocket of the stadium. Otherwise, there was a remarkable pro-Chelsea contingent, despite the club referring queries about fan attendance to FIFA. And they all gathered to see a baffling pre-match ritual.A giant replica of the CWC trophy was shuffled onto the field. A drum line accompanied it, as did blow-up badges of the two clubs playing. U.S. President Donald Trump was said to be attending, and indeed he showed up just before the Williams' pre-game performance, scowling and cheering from a box high in the stands, Infantino by his side. This isn't, you'd imagine, Mr. President's kind of fun.And then Williams showed up to sing. There was some polite applause from the English fans in the crowd, but those in attendance seemed largely anxious as the pre-match rituals dragged on and on. The individual introductions, which require long walks across from the temporary tunnel to the opposite dugout near the two benches, were greeted with far less enthusiasm than they were at the start of the tournament, despite the fact that legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer belted each name with gusto. "Let's get ready to rumble!"The box office was still open before the match, and it seemed there were still a few empty seats dotted around the concrete bowl as the whistle blew.Getty Images'Let's go Chelsea!'The redeeming factor, in all of this, was that - somewhat surprisingly - the two sides played out a remarkably compelling football match. PSG had just beaten Real Madrid, 4-0, in the semifinal, and were favorites by some distance to replicate a similar kind of romp. Their manager, Luis Enrique, had insisted before the match that Chelsea shouldn't be taken lightly - and it turns out he was correct in his summation.The Blues battered PSG for 45 minutes. Cole Palmer was terrific throughout, dropping into pockets of space and finding all sorts of deadly angles in and around the box. He should have scored after eight minutes, but found only side netting. Still, Chelsea pressed on.He didn't miss on the second time of asking, though, tucking a tidy pass into the corner on 22 minutes. They continued to play stellar football, Palmer providing a near carbon copy to make it two, before a delightful chip from new signing Joao Pedro saw them head into half time leading 3-0.The Chelsea fans were in full voice by then, a cacophonous chant "Let's go Chelsea!" echoing around the humid concrete bowl. The Parisians, usually so disciplined in their press and energized in their football, went flat. Their ultras fell largely silent.And they rather strolled through the second half, too. If the first was an attacking display of the highest order, the second was a fine defensive rear-guard showing. They had less of the ball, but were content to defend. And the fans were happy to defend with them, too, applauding every tackle and shouting at every clearance. Their side were deserved winners here, and they knew it.Getty ImagesColdplay save the dayOf course, there had to be a half time show mixed in. This is what happens in big game American sports.It was a largely confusing affair. It wanted to be a Super Bowl, it appeared, but didn't quite know how to live up to that standard. FIFA had promised in a statement before the game that "football and music superstars to deliver nonstop spectacle at FIFA Club World Cup Final."Chris Martin of Coldplay was the man supposedly in charge of piecing it all together, and after a scan of his contacts, offered a mashup of a show featuring Tems, J Balvin and Doja Cat. The result was an agreeable 10 minutes - but one in which fans mostly filed out of their seats and made for the shade.J Balvin danced on a platform on the third level of the bowl. Tems lip-synced admirably. Doja Cat appeared wearing Crystal Palace colors and sang, while a giant soccer ball floated behind her on a massive screen. There was time for one big final flush, too, as Coldplay popped up to sing "Sky Full of Stars." Nine minutes into the show, and it was the one thing that seemed to actually get people moving.It did little to reinforce the notion that football is made for half-time entertainment. Perhaps unremarkable was the best outcome - especially given that even a majority American crowd seemed disinterested.Getty Images'World Champions 2025'As the full time whistle blared, and Chelsea's players collapsed to the pitch in exasperation, the stadium around them rose. There was emotion from both sides, Luis Enrique was involved in a shoving match with Pedro - who fell rather dramatically on his back after the faintest of touches.But oddly, it gave the whole thing some color. The game, to be sure, had been a hugely watchable occasion, but the spectacle around it has been baffling, a confusing collection of colliding visual imagery.“There’s a lot of tension, a lot of pressure, and a whole bunch of pushing that was going on," Enrique said. "My intention was to avoid any type of situation getting worse, that was my goal."The whole thing just felt weird. Having some sort of traditional aggro was familiar territory to ground it in - even if it came after the final whistle.There were some further antics. The trophy lift was almost as garish as the opening ceremony, a collection of gold and oversized flags. Chelsea's players, now donning "World Champions 2025" kits, looked happy enough to be there. Of course, there was a presidential appearance. Trump took the field to loud boos from the crowd, and handed out medals, one-by-one to winning and losing teams. Cole Palmer was visibly baffled at shaking Trump's hand after earning the Golden Ball Award.And there was one final flourish, Trump standing there, grinning and clapping, alongside Chelsea as they lifted the trophy, a baffling end of a fever dream of a tournament, a chaotic final that - despite trying so, so hard to be a sporting spectacle - simply fell short. Doja Cat, Robbie Williams and Donald Trump: Club World Cup offered a fever dream of a final, a chaotic event that - despite trying so very hard to be a spectacle - simply fell short | Goal.com
Monday at 06:152 days Author If I am totally honest this duet did nothing for me , not that I was expecting it to . I like the song but I don't think they sing well togetherHaving said all that this was a really good gig for Rob to get. Desire will be used across all future tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond.For the first time ever, the new anthem will play as teams walk onto the pitch at every FIFA match worldwide. Edited Monday at 12:532 days by Sydney11
Monday at 12:512 days Author Robbie Williams sings his heart out with Italian singer Laura Pausini at FIFA Club World Cup while Coldplay and Doja Cat also perform in halftime showBy LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINEPublished: 20:44 EDT, 13 July 2025 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 13 July 2025Robbie Williams belted out the new Official FIFA Anthem, Desire, alongside Italian singer Laura Pausini at FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final on Sunday. The Take That icon, 51, wrote and recorded the high-energy track ahead of the final, after he was confirmed as FIFA's Music Ambassador. Coldplay and Doja Cat also performed a jaw-dropping performance during the halftime show.Chelsea secured a surprise 3-0 win against PSG, with Cole Palmer scoring a brace while Joao Pedro was also on target.Trump watched the game alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and then took centre stage when the trophy was given to Chelsea. Co-written with long-time collaborators Karl Brazil and Owen Parker, alongside Erik Jan Grob, Robbie's track made its debut in the opening show.In a major move for FIFA, Desire will be used across all future tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond.For the first time ever, the new anthem will play as teams walk onto the pitch at every FIFA match worldwide.Described as a stadium-ready anthem packed with emotional energy, the song aims to capture the intensity, pride and unity that defines football on the global stage.In his new ambassador role, Robbie has also invited iconic Italian singer Laura to feature on the track.Speaking about the role, Robbie said: 'Music and football bring people together like nothing else - each with their own universal language of connection, emotion, spirit and community.'When those worlds come together, there’s nothing like it, and I’m beyond honoured to be the FIFA Music Ambassador.'Football and music have both been part of my life for as long as I can remember, so this means a lot to me on a personal level.'On the inspiration behind Desire, he added: 'I’ve grown up watching the walk-outs, the anthems, the drama. So writing and recording the official FIFA anthem is a real privilege.Chelsea players were left bemused as Donald Trump stole the limelight during their trophy liftThe Take That icon wrote and recorded the high-energy track ahead of the final, after he was confirmed as FIFA's Music AmbassadorCo-written with long-time collaborators Karl Brazil and Owen Parker, alongside Erik Jan Grob, Robbie's track made its debut in the opening showIn a major move for FIFA, Desire will be used across all future tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyondFor the first time ever, the new anthem will play as teams walk onto the pitch at every FIFA match worldwideDescribed as a stadium-ready anthem packed with emotional energy, the song aims to capture the intensity, pride and unity that defines football on the global stageChelsea secured a surprise 3-0 win against PSG, with Cole Palmer scoring a brace while Joao Pedro was also on targetTrump watched the game alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and then took centre stage when the trophy was given to Chelsea'I wanted to create something that captures all of it - the passion, the nerves, the pride and the majesty of that feeling just before kick-off. He continued: 'Football and music have always meant the world to me, and bringing them together on this kind of stage gives me goosebumps. 'I know I’ll get to perform this song at some of my favourite tournaments in the coming years, which fills me with excitement. 'It’s a real honour that Laura Pausini accepted my invitation to feature on the song – she’s an incredible artist with the perfect voice.' Laura Pausini said: 'It’s an honour for me to be invited to join Robbie Williams and be featured on the song DESIRE, written by Robbie.'The song is amazing, really touching. It’s a dream to be with him for The FIFA Club World Cup. 'Since I was a little girl growing up in Italy I remember the thrill and passion for football in my home country. 'To be able to perform live with Robbie Williams in front of passionate football fans and to be heard by music fans around the world will be truly amazing.'Robbie Williams sings his heart out with Italian singer Laura Pausini at FIFA Club World Cup while Coldplay and Doja Cat also perform in halftime show | Daily Mail Online Edited Monday at 12:542 days by Sydney11
