Furtado’s ‘Forca’ Is Official Song of Euro 2004
LISBON (Reuters) – Canadian-born singer Nelly Furtado’s ‘Forca’ has been chosen as the official song of the Euro 2004 soccer championship being held in Portugal, tournament organizers said on Monday.
Furtado, who was born in Canada to Portuguese emigrant parents from the Azores, will sing the song as part of the entertainment before the final at the Stadium of Light on July 4 and is likely to release a new version in Portuguese.
“My understanding is that there will be a Portuguese version and that it will be released in June in time for the start of the event,” UEFA marketing director Alan Ridley said at a news conference to launch the song on Monday.
Euro 2004, one of the world’s largest sporting events, runs from June 12 to July 4. Holders France are among 16 finalists at the tournament, which takes place every four years.
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