Tottenham chant named best in the world as spurs fans stunned the whole San Mamés with ruthless and taunting rival fans with “cracking up” chant

ITottenham Hotspur fans stunned the footballing world with a raucous and ruthless chant that has now been officially named the best football chant in the world, following their club’s dramatic Europa League final victory over Manchester United at the legendary San Mamés Stadium.

As the final reached a fever pitch, Spurs took a surprising but deserved lead in the first half thanks to a thunderous strike from Johnson . What followed, however, was a moment that will go down in supporter folklore not just for Tottenham, but for football fans worldwide.

Moments after the goal, the travelling Spurs faithful erupted into a mocking, brutal chant directed at their rival supporters from Manchester. Loud, unrelenting, and echoing through the famous Basque cathedral of football, the chant was not just a declaration of dominance on the pitch, but a merciless taunt that embodied the raw spirit of football rivalry.

The chant, titled “Cracking Up”, took inspiration from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s infamous post-defeat comments in the Premier League earlier in the season. But the song evolved into a sharp, sarcastic anthem mocking the Red Devils’ turbulent campaign and lack of silverware, delivered in full voice by over 10,000 Spurs fans.

The full chant goes:

You’re cracking up, you’re cracking up!
You bottled top four, the FA Cup!
You blamed the rain, you blamed the sun,
But now you’re crying ‘cause Spurs have won!
Where’s your history? In the past!
While Big Ange builds something that lasts!
You’re cracking up, you’re cracking up!
Manchester’s tears in our Champions Cup!

The chant was so thunderous and synchronised that even neutral fans within the stadium reportedly joined in. Videos from inside San Mamés have since gone viral, with footage of United fans looking on in disbelief as the sea of white and navy sang with infectious passion.

UEFA officials and global fan networks quickly took notice. Within hours, the chant was voted the “Best Football Chant in the World” in a UEFA fans’ poll, surpassing iconic anthems such as Liverpool’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and Boca Juniors’ famed “La Doce” drum-led support.

Football culture experts have praised the chant not just for its biting humour, but for its rhythm, simplicity, and the emotional reaction it evoked. Dr. Elena Martín, a professor of Sports Sociology at the University of Barcelona, commented:

“Chants are the heartbeat of football identity. What Spurs fans did in Bilbao transcended club loyalty it was theatre, rivalry, and poetic timing. They owned the stadium, emotionally and vocally.”

Tottenham’s Europa League triumph marks their first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup and is seen as a massive endorsement of manager Ange Postecoglou’s revitalisation of the club. Postecoglou, who has become a cult hero in North London, praised the fans in his post-match interview:

“They sang their hearts out. That chant? Bloody brilliant. That’s what this club is about passion, humour, and loyalty. I’m proud to give them a night like this.”

Naturally, the chant hasn’t gone down well in all quarters. Manchester United fans have condemned it as “disrespectful,” with some pundits labelling it as “unclassy.” Others, however, have embraced the banter side of football. Former United defender Gary Neville reacted on social media, posting:

“Painful, but you’ve got to hand it to Spurs fans. That was top tier sh*thousery. We’ve all been there.”

Legacy of a Song

Merchandise featuring the lyrics of “Cracking Up” is already flooding fan shops across North London, with Spurs supporters eager to immortalise the moment. Tottenham Hotspur’s official social media accounts have leaned into the viral fame, posting a slowed-down version of the chant over scenes of the victory parade in Bilbao.

For a club that has long been the subject of mockery for its perceived underachievement, the moment in San Mamés marked a cultural shift. Not only did Tottenham win a major European final they won it with style, swagger, and the song of the season.