a minute agoGermany's legend and the chairman of New York welcome World Cup iconic trophy
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(an hour ago)New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Germany's former captain, Bastian Schweinsteiniger, welcomed the World Cup trophy in New York.
The event brought together city officials, football representatives and fans, while the iconic trophy made a stop at one of the world's new countries, which will take place in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Speaking during the ceremony, President Mamdani stressed New York's role in the global football show and expressed enthusiasm for the arrival of the tournament.
On June 13th, and during the coming month, greatness will exist in the field and feel like at home here in New York", he said, Telegrafi reports, broadcast Periscope.
Mamdan was joined by Schweinsteiniger, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014.
The former midfielder, one of Germany's most decorated players, has participated in promotional activities related to Trophy Tour.
Trophy Tour is designed to bring the most prestigious football award closer to supporters worldwide before the start of the tournament.
New York's participation in the tournament underscores the country's importance as one of the top destinations for the 2026 World Cup. /Periscope
