Allez Paris

Lore & Background

Annie Cordy was named PSG's official godmother in 1971, the same year she recorded the anthem 'Allez Paris'. While she was not involved in the club's founding in 1970—which resulted from a merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain—her role as godmother and her recording of the anthem made her an enduring symbol of the club's early identity.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights hummed against the cool night air as the Parc des Princes filled to capacity. A low murmur began in the Curva Sud, a ripple moving through thousands of scarves raised in unison. Suddenly, a drum beat cut through the noise, sharp and rhythmic. Then, the voice rose—one thousand throats becoming one: "Allez Paris!" The sound bounced off the concrete pillars, vibrating in the chest of every player walking onto the grass. For a moment, the world outside faded; there was only the green pitch, the white lines, and the deafening promise that tonight, they would not play alone.

Reader's Guide

The anthem was recorded in 1971 and served as the club's first official anthem until it was replaced in 1977 by 'Allez Paris‑Saint‑Germain!' by Les Parisiens.

Did You Know?

• Annie Cordy was named PSG's official godmother in 1971, the same year she recorded the anthem 'Allez Paris'.
• The club was founded in 1970 through a merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, not by an association of celebrities.