Trophy Tour reaches Santiago

The UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour reaches the capital of Chile, Santiago, this weekend on the latest stage of a two-month tour of four Latin American countries.

Prestigious trophy
The public will be able to see European club football's most prestigious prize at the Parque Arauco in Santiago on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Trophy Tour presented by Heineken. The trophy was unveiled to the press on Thursday in the presence of former Chilean international Iván Zamorano, who enjoyed a distinguished career in Europe with FC St. Gallen, Sevilla FC, Real Madrid CF and FC Internazionale Milano.

Display centrepiece
The silverware will be the centrepiece of a display also featuring signed football memorabilia, while among the football-related activities on offer will be the exclusive chance for invitees to be photographed with the trophy.

Hugely popular
UEFA marketing director Philippe Le Floc'h said: "The UEFA Champions League is hugely popular in Latin American countries and the chance to experience the famous trophy up close is an opportunity allowing local fans to share the magic of Europe's best club competition." The trophy has already been on show in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and in Buenos Aires (Argentina). After Santiago, the Trophy Tour will move to Mexico City (5/6 April) as well as Monterrey (12/13 April) in Mexico.