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- Four-time winner Andres Iniesta delivered the trophy to Munich ahead of the showpiece in Bavarian capital
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Fans in Munich were greated to the appearance of footballing legend Andres Iniesta, who helped deliver the Champions League trophy to the city that will hosting this year’s final.
The four-time winner partnered with official sponsors FedEx, who delivered European football’s most prized piece of silverware from UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland to the Champions League festival at the Olympiapark Munich ahead of the final.
Iniesta led a procession – named the Walk of Champions – that was made up of stars from the local community, including International Football Club of Bern, DFI Football Academy and UEFA Foundation for Children’s, SCORING GIRLS*.
Fans could hardly control themselves as the 41-year-old arrived in the Bavarian capital. Those involved in FedEx’s Delivering For Success film were all given exclusive access to Iniesta with learning experiences covering education, equipment provision, coaching and career management.
‘For me, being on the side of FedEx and working together for this special moment with the UEFA Champions League in this place like Munich is very special, and I’m very happy to be here,’ said the legendary former midfielder, who won his fourth and final European crown in Germany a decade ago.
Mail Sport had the chance to witness the frenzy that accompanied the Barcelona great’s arrival, as well as the fun on offer for fans ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s clash against Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta greets fans at Munich’s Olympic Stadium ahead of the 2025 UEFA Champions League final
The 41-year-old arrived to much fanfare on Thursday, accompanied by the Champions League trophy, whose delivery he oversaw from Switzerland
The Walk of Champions was made up of stars from the local community, including International Football Club of Bern, DFI Football Academy and UEFA Foundation for Children’s, SCORING GIRLS*
Fans could hardly control themselves as the 41-year-old arrived in the Bavarian capital. Those involved in FedEx’s Delivering For Success film were all given exclusive access to Iniesta
The legendary Spanish midfielder is a four-time winner of the European Cup, with the last victory coming in Berlin in 2015
There was plenty of fun on offer for fans in Munich at the Champions League festival ahead of the much-anticipated match
Italian giants Inter Milan are hoping to put their Serie A pain behind them and lift the trophy for the fourth time, while PSG are bidding for their first triumph
Iniesta was named Player of the Match during Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Juventus at the Olympiastadion a decade ago
Signed jersey of players from every team in this year’s competition were on display at the Olympiapark Munich ahead of the final
A giant inflatable Champions League trophy welcomed visitors into the park, while games, food stalls and other attarctions were plentiful on the ground
Iniesta, who retired in October, dusted off his boots to participated in a legends match that included the likes of Figo and Kaka
