LAHORE: Football’s biggest prize, the FIFA World Cup trophy, landed in Pakistan on Saturday, marking a monumental day in the country’s sporting history.
The trophy arrived in Lahore on a special chartered plane from Thailand accompanied by former Pakistan national cricket team captain Younus Khan, national football team captain Kaleemullah Khan, showbiz stars Quratulain Baloch and Momina Mustehsan and 1998 FIFA World Cup winner Christian Karembeu.
FIFA trophy is currently on a world tour and is expected to pass through 91 cities from 51 countries across the globe. It was unveiled earlier today during the ongoing Coke Festival 2018 at Lake City golf and country club.
Speaking to the media after his arrival in Lahore, France’s Karembeu said that he chose to travel to Pakistan to show the world that football unites people. He further added that although Cricket is the leading sport in the country, FIFA’s trophy tour could shift the country’s attention to football.
Earlier, Pakistan’s legendary cricketer Younus Khan had said that he is proud to be part of the venture and that as a football fan himself, he looks forward to promote the sport in the country.
Here is some of the action from Social Media #FootballWithCocaCola
Pakistan national women’s football team captain Hajra Khan is ready for the show.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour has finally landed in Pakistan!#ReadyFor #FootballwithCocacola pic.twitter.com/9FiWjHoj3d
— Hajra Khan (@hajrakn) February 3, 2018
Here’s the Coca Cola squad including Younus Khan, Momina Mustehsan, Quratulain Baloch and more.
The Coca-Cola Squad is ready to bring the FIFA Worldcup Trophy to Pakistan in just a few hours! Stay tuned for more updates! #ReadyFor #FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/fOwsq9tiAW
— Coca-Cola Pakistan (@CokePk) February 3, 2018
Pakistan gets to witness the FIFA World Cup trophy.
And finally the moment we’ve all been waiting for! The reveal of the FIFA Worldcup trophy! #ReadyFor #FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/GC3pGs2gPQ
— Coca-Cola Pakistan (@CokePk) February 3, 2018
It sure is a historic moment for Pakistan, specially for those who eat, sleep and breathe football in the country.
The historic and memorable journey of bringing FIFA Trophy to Pakistan. #ReadyFor #FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/2oq6xCUNt0
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 3, 2018
And here is Mahira Khan posing with the trophy.
Important picture!#FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/6UoSRD8OzZ
— Laraib Mehtab (@Laraibmufc) February 3, 2018
And Momina Mustehsan.
@MominaMustehsan is here, too! 😍#FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/t4clx5C3Qs
— Alina (@AlinaManiar) February 3, 2018
That’s a dream come true for every Pakistani who loves the game. So, the next time FIFA World Cup gold comes to Pakistan, make sure it has our name written on it.
Insha Allah one day we will bring this home for forever❤️ #FootballWithCocaCola pic.twitter.com/Akxpbtl5rr
— MOMINA SARWAR 🇵🇰 (@iamhafeezgirl) February 3, 2018