We Are The Champions was written by Freddie Mercury and released by Queen in 1977 on the album News of the World, originally paired as a double A side with We Will Rock You. Mercury wrote it thinking of football crowds and mass participation, and its singalong chorus quickly moved from rock concerts into stadiums. Over decades it became the default soundtrack for championship celebrations in football, baseball and other sports, as well as graduations and award moments. Its continued use in films, adverts and memes keeps the chorus instantly recognisable across generations.