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242. Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Good World Cup Anthem?
Music to accompany the World Cup is nothing new. Since 1990, FIFA has commissioned at least one song to become the official anthem of the world's biggest sporting event, but the earliest instances of fan-created World Cup songs go back even further. And while there have been a few hits, the duds are overwhelmingly more common, especially since FIFA entered the game in an official capacity.
So why is it so difficult to make a World Cup anthem? That's what the crew explores in the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
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