Doha: Football fans in Qatar are in for a treat as Lagoona Mall is hosting a one-of-a-kind football memorabilia exhibition of rare and exclusive collections that have defined the sport over the years.
Themed ‘Football Legends’, the event runs from today until October 3 and includes items that represent football legends along with iconic moments in football history.
The event furthers the mall’s commitment to support Qatar’s passion for sports, promote continued development of football in the country and strengthen the role of engaging society through sports activities.
The specially curated exhibition presents a collection of jerseys, signed boots, original footballs used during World Cup games, special stories on some of the greatest footballers and much more.
It will also raise awareness about the growth and evolution of football and its acceptance as the world’s leading spectator sport.
The exhibition features a collection, including 50 original jerseys from icons such as Pelé, Maradona, Del Piero, Messi, Ronaldo, Matthaus, Platini, Ibrahimovic among others; 12 original footballs from World Cup of 1920 to Brazil 2014; 11 pairs of original shoes worn in official matches from 1920 to the latest models; special stories about Pelé, Alcides Ghiggia, George Best and Mia Hamm, who helped promote the globally revered sport; and two bronze copies of the original MATRICE of the old Jules Rimet Cup and the new World Cup.
The exhibition also includes a 5x2-metre screen sponsored by FNAC where visitors will be able to participate in a gaming competition to win a jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo.
They will also have a chance to try the entertainment world- renowned FIFA 16 set to be launched on September 24.
The exhibition aims to become one of the most exciting platforms to discover the celebrated world of football, and promises ‘edutainment’ for sports enthusiasts and football fanatics in Qatar. The Peninsula
Doha: Football fans in Qatar are in for a treat as Lagoona Mall is hosting a one-of-a-kind football memorabilia exhibition of rare and exclusive collections that have defined the sport over the years.
Themed ‘Football Legends’, the event runs from today until October 3 and includes items that represent football legends along with iconic moments in football history.
The event furthers the mall’s commitment to support Qatar’s passion for sports, promote continued development of football in the country and strengthen the role of engaging society through sports activities.
The specially curated exhibition presents a collection of jerseys, signed boots, original footballs used during World Cup games, special stories on some of the greatest footballers and much more.
It will also raise awareness about the growth and evolution of football and its acceptance as the world’s leading spectator sport.
The exhibition features a collection, including 50 original jerseys from icons such as Pelé, Maradona, Del Piero, Messi, Ronaldo, Matthaus, Platini, Ibrahimovic among others; 12 original footballs from World Cup of 1920 to Brazil 2014; 11 pairs of original shoes worn in official matches from 1920 to the latest models; special stories about Pelé, Alcides Ghiggia, George Best and Mia Hamm, who helped promote the globally revered sport; and two bronze copies of the original MATRICE of the old Jules Rimet Cup and the new World Cup.
The exhibition also includes a 5x2-metre screen sponsored by FNAC where visitors will be able to participate in a gaming competition to win a jersey signed by Cristiano Ronaldo.
They will also have a chance to try the entertainment world- renowned FIFA 16 set to be launched on September 24.
The exhibition aims to become one of the most exciting platforms to discover the celebrated world of football, and promises ‘edutainment’ for sports enthusiasts and football fanatics in Qatar. The Peninsula
