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Usain Bolt, Diego Maradona, Jose Mourinho star in Hublot’s ‘Match of Friendship’

14:09 22/03/2018

Famed Swiss luxury watch maker Hublot brought together its brand ambassadors for a special football match on Wednesday as part of its role as an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and footballing legend Diego Maradona led two teams on the sidelines of Baselworld 2018, the renowned watch and jewelry exhibition, in a specially-built indoor football arena that played host to some of football’s star names.

Tino Asprilla, Roberto Carlos, Hernan Crespo, Marco Materazzi, David Trezeguet, Marcel Desailly, Robbie Keane, and Patrick Kluivert were among the big names taking part in the match, along with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and sprinting superstar Usain Bolt.

The match also featured the official watch for the World Cup, the Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, worn on Wednesday by famous ex-referee Nicola Rizolli.

This year’s World Cup kicks off on June 14, with hosts Russia playing the first match of the tournament against Saudi Arabia.

 

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