{"id":1084682,"date":"2022-05-12T09:47:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/05\/12\/2022-world-cup-iker-casillas-kaka-to-arrive-in-ghana-with-world-cup-trophy\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T09:47:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T09:47:31","slug":"2022-world-cup-iker-casillas-kaka-to-arrive-in-ghana-with-world-cup-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/05\/12\/2022-world-cup-iker-casillas-kaka-to-arrive-in-ghana-with-world-cup-trophy\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 World Cup: Iker Casillas, Kaka To Arrive In Ghana With World Cup Trophy |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>World Cup winners Iker Casillas and Kaka will be arriving in Ghana with the FIFA World Cup trophy as part of the FIFA World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.<\/p>\n<p>The trophy will be on a global journey that\u00a0will include Ghana and all the 31 remaining qualifying countries for the first time ahead of the 2022 Fifa World Cup to be staged in Qatar in November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs football fans around the world gear up to support their teams, Coca-Cola is thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to experience the trophy ahead of the tournament,\u201d said Brad Ross, Vice\u2011President of Global Sports &#038; Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe real magic of the FIFA World Cup exists with fans believing in their teams and showcasing their passion for the game.<\/p>\n<p>Starting today, Coca-Cola is inviting fans to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most recognised symbol in football and experience the real magic of the world\u2019s largest and most anticipated single-sport event \u2013 the FIFA World Cup\u2122.<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will stop in 51 countries and territories, bringing Coca-Cola and FIFA one step closer to the goal of visiting each of FIFA\u2019s 211 member associations by 2030. For the first time ever, the tour will visit all 32 countries that qualified for the FIFA World Cup\u2122, inspiring fans across the world through exclusive consumer experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the greatest symbols in sport,\u201d said Romy Gai, FIFA\u2019s Chief Business Officer. \u201cBringing it on tour gives us a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the fantastic communities around the world who love the beautiful game. The trophy tour \u2013 which will end back in Qatar, our amazing hosts \u2013 highlights our commitment to making football truly global as we realise the dreams of our fans and bring the joy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup\u00a0to their doorsteps, together with our long-standing partner\u00a0Coca-Cola.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>FIFA World Cup\u2122 winners Iker Casillas and Kak\u00e1 shared their passion for the game at the first\u2011stop event in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>Kak\u00e1 said: \u201cIt is an incredible honour to be part of the first stop of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.\u00a0My first FIFA World Cup as a player was when I was just 20 years old, and it\u00a0is still fresh in my mind \u2013\u00a0for me, it was a dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Added Iker Casillas: \u201cIt was the highlight of my career when I lifted this very trophy as captain of Spain in 2010. And it is exciting that someone will have that feeling in Qatar later this year. It fills me with great pride to join all of you today, as we kick off the journey of the FIFA World Cup Trophy, bringing it to the fans across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup\u2122 is an iconic competition followed by billions around the world. FIFA is committed to providing additional opportunities to have a wider positive social and environmental impact, as well as to setting new benchmarks in the delivery of worldwide sporting and exciting fan-centric programmes, such as the FIFA World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, as an inspiration for all.<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola has a mission to support the development of sustainability efforts at each location visited by the tour. For the first time, consumer activations will be digitally led by Coca-Cola, reducing waste at each stop on the tour and minimising the consumption of water, energy, materials and other resources.<\/p>\n<p>The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1976 and has been an official FIFA World Cup\u2122 Sponsor since 1978.\u00a0\u00a0Coca-Cola has had stadium advertising at every FIFA World Cup\u2122 since 1950 and is a long-time supporter of football at all levels.<\/p>\n<h3><strong\/><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"peace_black_text_4\">Source: Ghanasoccernet.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"clear:both\">\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"peace_red_text_1\">Disclaimer<\/span>: <span class=\"peace_ash_text_1\">Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of .  accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. 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