LAUSANNE (Switzerland), April 27 — American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys will perform at the opening ceremony at the Champions League final in Milan next month, Uefa announced today.

Keys, who has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, will feature as part of a revamped ceremony prior to the game on Saturday May 28.

Alicia Keys: ‘Powerful moment in history… one that represents the spirit of all the similarities we share no matter where we live and who we are.’ — Reuters file pic
Alicia Keys: ‘Powerful moment in history… one that represents the spirit of all the similarities we share no matter where we live and who we are.’ — Reuters file pic

“I’m extremely excited to share my new music at the Uefa Champions League final, an event that is celebrated in every corner of the world,” said Keys.

“This is going to be a powerful moment in history and one that represents the spirit of all the similarities we share no matter where we live and who we are.

“I’m honoured to be a special part of such a beloved experience.”

This year’s Champions League is at the semi-final stage, with Manchester City and Real Madrid drawing 0-0 in the first leg yesterday and Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich playing today. — AFP