The real FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola arrived in Cairo on Thursday for a two-day visit as part of its global tour crossing six continents, stopping in 91 cities and 51 countries. A delegation of FIFA and Coca-cola officials arrived as well in Egypt along with the original trophy. Hundreds of Egyptian sports icons, media figures and Egyptian football fans gathered at Cairo Festival City Mall in New Cairo to witness the arrival of the trophy and to take photos with it. The event, held under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, celebrated as well Egypt’s qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Upon its arrival, the trophy was transported to the presidential palace where Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received it. The celebration, attended by former French football star Christian Karembeu, was filled with activities. Besides taking photos with the World Cup Trophy, the attendees welcomed Lisa Zimouche, also known as Lisa Freestyle. Lisa is an 18-year-old French freestyler and street soccer player with some 1.2 million followers on her Instagram. Public Affairs and Communications Director at Coca-Cola Company, Ghada Makady, shared her…
Original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Arrives in Egypt As It Tours Continents
March 16, 2018
