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Coca-Cola Delivers its Promise as FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives in Pakistan

The FIFA World Cup landed in Lahore on a special flight from Chiang Mai, Thailand, amidst tangible excitement.

On board the special flight with Rizwan U. Khan, General Manager Coca-Cola Pakistan were several luminaries, including French International Footballer Christian Karembeu, cricketer Younis Khan, Pakistan Women Football Team captain Hajra Khan, Studio artists Momina Mustehsan and Quratulain Balouch, celebrities Maya Ali and Zainab Abbas, corporate leaders and others.

Coming to Pakistan for the first time in FIFA’s history, Coca-Cola’s Trophy Tour is a chance for football fans to see the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy in their own countries and getting ready for the excitement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup™.

Christian Karembeu holding fifa world cup trophy 2018

The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Lahore in the morning of February 03, where football’s most coveted prize was unveiled to a group of media representatives, national sportspersons and other key stakeholders.

The attendees were given a unique opportunity to take a first look at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy and take photos with the Coca-Cola and FIFA ambassadors in front of the plane.


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The Trophy was then taken to a hotel in the afternoon where it was showcased during an event attended by a delegation of key stakeholders, government officials, media, the national men’s and women’s football teams, sports bloggers and influencers.

Speaking at the event, Rizwan U. Khan, General Manager of Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan said,

“Coca-Cola Pakistan has always been the pioneer in supporting causes that are dear to the hearts of our people, taking the lead and exploring new horizons that no one else has ventured to explore. We all know that in recent years the popularity of football has increased exponentially in our country, transcending ethnic, linguistic and even income boundaries. This sport, incidentally the most popular sport in the world, deserves support for its growth and blossoming in Pakistan too. Bringing the FIFA World Cup Trophy to Pakistan is just the start Coca-Cola Pakistan is making. Plans are already underway for launching a nationwide, grassroots level football promotion campaign, and in the coming weeks you will certainly hear or read about these!”

Abbas Arslan, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Pakistan & Afghanistan shared that, “Coca-Cola shares the passion fans around the world have for football.  The Trophy’s visit to Pakistan is an extraordinary opportunity for people to take in a piece of football history and share their passion for the sport with each other.”

The CokeFest, held at Lake City Lahore later in the day, was attended by thousands of football enthusiasts, who were given the unique opportunity of getting up close and personal with the legendary Trophy.

For the latest updates from the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola including upcoming tour destinations and dates, exclusive interviews, photos and videos, visit the official website www.fifa.com/trophytour, the official Facebook page www.facebook.com/trophytour and the official Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/trophytour/.


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      • Pepsi also has factory in the territory occupied by india which belongs to kashmir.

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