Tina Turner died this Wednesday at the age of 83, leaving a unique legacy on the stage and also a close connection with the sports world, which we will review today.
His illustrious career has kept him around the world with memorable performances, but he has also allowed him to be closely linked to sports, thanks to his songs that have more than once served as inspiration for teams or athletes from different disciplines.
PSV has a tendency to just use ‘The Best’ when the team leads to the field, it has been handed down several times.
And a similar thing happened at the 94 World Cup in the United States, when this same theme was used in the stadiums during the half-time break and was also part of the original World Cup chants.
“The best” is perhaps the song most associated with football, because in addition to PSV, Glasgow Rangers also usually use this theme when the team plays on the field, in fact Tina once performed the song at Ibrox Park in 1995.
Tina Turner, also known as the “Queen of Rock”, had an iconic moment in the late 1970s when she appeared alongside the heavyweight champion before a fight against Jimmy Young in Las Vegas in 1977.
Tina Turner and Ayrton Senna
The man who for many days was the best driver of all time could also see Tina Turner’s show up close, because after winning the third world championship, the singer was offered to sing the Brazilians after lifting the Grand Prix trophy. Australia
And of course, the game’s great event by excellence in the United States was not without the participation of the “Queen of Rock”, the 34th Super Bowl that was held in the Georgia Dome performing “When Heartache over”. “Proud Mary.”
Tina Turner is a true musical legend, her great voice and energy on stage will be unique.
