ISTANBUL
As part of FIFA World Cup trophy's world tour, the trophy has been exhibited in Le Meridien Hotel on Tuesday in Istanbul ahead of 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil between 12 June-13 July.
Many important figures from sports, business and politics participated in the event including the FIFA Executive Committee member Senes Erzik, Turkey Business Unit President at the Coca-Cola Company Galya Frayman Molinas, Turkish Football Federation's Deputy Chairman Ufuk Ozerten, Coach of Turkey national football team Fatih Terim, Turkish football club Galatasaray's Chief Executive Officer Lutfi Aribogan, Corporate Communication Manager of FIFA Alexander Koch and Consul General of Brazil in Istanbul Luiz Henrique Pereira da Fonseca.
In the event, Erzik said that he has been dreaming that Turkey will win the FIFA World Cup one day.
The event was completed in Le Meridien Hotel with a tribute photograph taken with guests and the FIFA World Cup trophy.
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