The contract has been signed and the secret is out: the official song of UEFA EURO 2008™ is called "Can You Hear Me" by Enrique Iglesias.

UEFA Commercial Director Philippe Margraff said: "Enrique is the perfect choice for us – he is an international superstar who loves football and has European roots. ‘Can you hear me’ will help create even more of a party atmosphere for the fans at EURO 2008."

The Spaniard's live performance of "Can You Hear Me" will form the highlight of the 10-minute closing ceremony at the final in Vienna's Ernst Happel stadium.

"I'm really pleased to be able to contribute to the football festival in Switzerland and Austria and it is an honour for me to perform at the final," said Iglesias.

The nine albums he has released to date have sold 40 million copies worldwide. Iglesias has already had a number one hit on every continent (Rhythm Divine, Be With You, Hero, Escape, Do You Know, Tired of Being Sorry). His current album is Insomniac. "Can you Hear Me" was written by the trio of Enrique Iglesias, Steve Morales and Frankie Storm and recorded at Circle House Studios in Miami. It was produced by Big Ben Diehl, Carlos Pacuar.

The single will be released to radio on Monday May 26. The ring tone and commercial single version will be released on May 24 with the re-packaged album being made available digitally in June. The music video directed by Paul Minor will also feature football tricks and will be serviced to media in the coming weeks.

Facts and figures about Enrique Iglesias

• Born in Madrid on 8 May 1975
• Started his music career in 1995
• Has released nine albums so far
• Has achieved sales of 40 million
• Grammy, American Music Awards and World Music Awards winner