MOSCOW's Sheremetyevo airport held its own World Cup ceremony when the legendary football world cup trophy was presented by airport management as part of the FIFA World Cup preparations.
The ceremony was appropriately held in the new Terminal B built especially for the tournament. The FIFA World Cup tournament starts on June 14 until July 15.
The 36.8cm (14.5 inches) tall 18-carat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy weighs 6.142kg (13.54lb).
As a matter of football fact: While the winner's of football's ultimate prize do get to lay their hands on it, the original trophy cannot be won outright anymore, as the new regulations state that it shall remain in FIFA's possession. Instead, the winners are awarded a replica which they get to keep as a permanent reminder, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The ceremony was appropriately held in the new Terminal B built especially for the tournament. The FIFA World Cup tournament starts on June 14 until July 15.
The 36.8cm (14.5 inches) tall 18-carat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy weighs 6.142kg (13.54lb).
As a matter of football fact: While the winner's of football's ultimate prize do get to lay their hands on it, the original trophy cannot be won outright anymore, as the new regulations state that it shall remain in FIFA's possession. Instead, the winners are awarded a replica which they get to keep as a permanent reminder, reports London's Air Cargo News.