That isn’t the case for Spain, however. The 1964, 2008 and 2012 Euros winners never sing when their national anthem is played. ‘La Marcha Real’ was originally a military march, composed in 1761.

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Luis de la Fuente's Spain side have left fans puzzled during EURO 2024 and during other international games, with many spotting that none of the players sing during their national anthem.