{"id":5199,"date":"2023-04-17T09:54:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2023-04-17T09:54:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:54:58","slug":"ronaldinho-cafu-steven-gerrard-fly-business-class-in-turkish-airlines-uefa-champions-league-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=5199","title":{"rendered":"Ronaldinho, Cafu & Steven Gerrard Fly Business Class In Turkish Airlines’ UEFA Champions League Film"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turkish Airlines,<\/a>\u00a0Turkey’s national airline, has this week released a promotional video in partnership with UEFA Champions League. The video is an exciting and captivating watch as viewers follow a Brazilian freestyler Adonias Fonseca around the world.<\/p>\n

Turkish airlines\u2019 partnership<\/h2>\n

Turkish Airlines has become the first airline to sponsor the UEFA Champions League Final, which will take place in the Atat\u00fcrk Olympic Stadium, Turkey on the 10th of June. To mark the occasion, Turkish Airlines and UEFA released a video called \u201cCatch the Ball\u201d.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the video, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said:<\/p>\n

\u201cUEFA Champions League sponsorship is one of the most significant collaborations of Turkish sports history, and we are glad to present this film for the passionate football fans from all around the world. As the global airline connecting more countries than any other, we believe in the unifying power of sports that brings different cultures together and we are excited to bring millions of football fans to Istanbul, on the 100th anniversary of The Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, to watch one of the most followed sporting events in the world.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In March, to celebrate the partnership, Turkish Airlines\u00a0opened up an exciting new exhibit in the Business class lounge in Istanbul Airport.<\/a>\u00a0In the exhibition, memorabilia is on display from the 2005 final, which was held in Atat\u00fcrk Olympic Stadium.<\/p>\n

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Three stars<\/h2>\n

The video shows football legends from around the world. Namely, Ronaldinho, Cafu, and Steven Gerard – all of which have made a name for themselves and become idols to many young football fans worldwide.<\/p>\n

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The film starts off on a Turkish Airline flight as it lands at Istanbul Airport, the central hub for Turkish Airlines. All three of the football legends are enjoying the airline’s\u00a0business class<\/a>. All are watching Adonias Fonseca\u2019s journey on the inflight entertainment (IFE). Then, we see Adonias Fonseca do some of his tricks and show off his skills in the terminal.<\/p>\n

The filming of the promotional video took around a month while filming in eight different cities worldwide, including\u00a0Istanbul<\/a>,\u00a0London<\/a>,\u00a0Manchester<\/a>,\u00a0Madrid<\/a>,\u00a0Lisbon<\/a>,\u00a0Milan<\/a>,\u00a0Naples<\/a>, and\u00a0Munich<\/a>. All of these cities have hosted Champions League quarter-finals.<\/p>\n

In a statement, football legend Ronaldinho said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m so happy to see a talent from my home country of Brazil highlighted in this film. Numerous different destinations featured in the production represent the diversity, energy and unifying power of this sport. Istanbul is one of the most amazing cities in the world, and Turkish Airlines makes it easy for you to experience its magic. With their extensive network and exceptional service, Turkish Airlines connects the world to Istanbul, and I’m proud to be a part of this film.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Turkish Airlines and UEFA plan on releasing another one in the coming days.<\/p>\n