Spanish football star and FC Barcelona ex-captain, Carles Puyol has been named as part of dignitaries that will accompany the UEFA Champions League trophy to Nigeria.
Heineken® confirmed this in a media statement obtained on Thursday.
According to the brand, for three days starting from April 16 to 18 Nigerian football enthusiasts and the lovers of the Heineken brand will experience the UEFA Champions League trophy.
The tour will be a three day experience that will feature exclusive encounters in Lagos and Uyo and an unmissable match to be played by select consumers and the Spanish superstar, Puyol.
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Puyol is undoubtedly one of the most loved football superstars to have ever graced the beautiful game. With an illustrious career that saw him earn Legendary status at Barcelona, he also picked up the UEFA Champions League title three times.
Back in 2018, Heineken® brought Argentine football Legend, Hernan Crespo to the heart of Lagos, to experience to UEFA Champions League with Nigeria’s passionate football lovers. Football Legend Ruud Gullit has also made the trip to Nigeria, courtesy of Heineken®.
However, Heineken®’s latest endeavors are set to top these already impressive achievements as the brand is not only bringing a football superstar but also the UEFA Champions League Tour.
The announcement of Puyol as the Legend leading the UEFA Champions League Tour as presented by Heineken® has been gaining traction as fans have taken to social media to express tunbridled feeling about it..
heineken®, which is arguably the world’s most international beer brand, is one of the biggest brand supporters of the UEFA Champions League. It’s 25-year relationship with UEFA has seen Heineken® become one of the most recognizable brands in the world of sports, particularly in European football.
