Sports · Full coverage
How a 1960s Pop Hit Became England Fans’ Anthem
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
Center 2
What happened
Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit “Sweet Caroline” evolved from a love song into a stadium anthem. The article follows its path from Boston Red Sox games and a post-bombing tribute to Wembley, where England fans sang it at Euro 2020.
- 01Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” became a chant for England fans at Wembley.
- 02The song was written in 1969 after Diamond changed the original name.
- 03Boston Red Sox fans adopted it, and it became their regular eighth-inning song.
- 04After the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Diamond sang it as a tribute to victims.
- 05The song also gained popularity in British boxing before Euro 2020.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 2 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Related stories
How a 55-Year-Old Song Became the U.S. Fan Anthem at the World Cup7 hours agoOlivia Dean Turns a Hit Show Into a Statement on Migration and Pop StardomJun 14, 2026Jude Bellingham says anthem moments remind him of his late grandfather and family sacrifices5 days agoNow or Never: England Must Bring the World Cup HomeJun 11, 202630 Years of 'Wannabe': How the Spice Girls Took Over the World9 hours agoIn Boston, Scottish fans turned an Irish pub into a drunken anti-England rallyJun 18, 2026
