Puyol, Gisele Bundchen to Unveil World Cup Trophy on Sunday
By Opeyemi Oladunjoye
FIFA has revealed that the World Cup trophy will be unveiled few minutes to the kick-off of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match on Sunday by former captain of Spain, Carles Puyol and Brazilian model, Gisele Bundchen.
Puyol was the captain of the Spanish side which triumphed at the last edition of the World Cup at South Africa in 2010 Bunchen is a Louis Vuitton brand ambassador. The duo will unveil the trophy at the Estadio Maracana shortly before Germany and Brazil contend for it.
A statement released by FIFA said, “Meanwhile, the trophy will continue to be housed in its tailor-made Louis Vuitton travel case, commissioned specifically for this purpose by FIFA in 2010.
“Prior to the title decider in South Africa, the captain of Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup-winning side, Fabio Cannavaro, took to the pitch.
“He was there to unveil the most recognisable prize in sport and the trophy coveted by footballers everywhere, raising the levels of excitement ahead of the match.
“It will be no different this year, with Puyol, Bundchen and the trophy sure to bring the Maracana crowd to its feet.”
