Thousands of fans came to various points at which passed the CONMEBOL Copa America trophy in Bogotá (Colombia), and vibrated by having a close up and being able to take a photograph with the trophy that will be awarded to the winner at the end of the competition, on July 7 in the edition of Brazil 2019.
The official Trophy Tour arrived in Bogota, in order to give football fans in South America, the only chance in life to get close to the trophy they long that's why Mastercard - official sponsor of the payment services of CONMEBOL Copa América Brazil 2019 - will take the coveted relic to four more countries.
After passing through Bogota, the trophy will go to Argentina, Peru and Chile, before arriving to Brazil for the start of the tournament on June 14, with the match between the national teams of Brazil and Bolivia.
"I am very happy to be close to the Cup. It is something that we can never do. I hope that in the end it is the Colombia team that wins the trophy" said Carlos Jaramillo, one of the fans who attended the trophy in Bogotá.
"It's interesting to be able to see the trophy up close. I am very happy to be here and very excited that the CONMEBOL Copa America is already starting" said Jeison Bonilla, another of the fans who could see the trophy up close.
The Trophy Tour is part of Mastercard's support of the sport for a long time; the company also sponsors other football assets, such as the National Team of Brazil, the UEFA Champions League and ambassadors such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Javier Zanetti.
Official Trophy Tour Schedule of the CONMEBOL Copa America Brazil 2019
Colombia, May 5-7
Argentina: May 11-14
May 11: Galerís Pacifico (10AM - 21 HRS)
May 12: Galerís Pacifico (10AM - 21HRS)
May 13: Galerís Pacifico (10AM - 21HRS)
Peru: May 16-18
May 16: MC Office Press Conference (8:30 - 11:30)
NM Hotel Employee Event (12:30 - 3PM)
Media Tour (Afternoon)
May 17: Employees BBVA + VIPs (9AM - 12PM)
May 18: Plaza Santa Anita (3:30 PM - 8PM)
Chile: May 20-26, always from 11 a.m., to 9:30 p.m.
May 20-21: Falabella Plaza Vespucio
May 22: Sodimac Las Condes
May 23: Sodimac Maipu
May 24: Falabella Plaza West
May 25: Falabella Parque Arauco
May 26: Falabella Arauco Maipu
Brazil: May 31 - June 3
In all host cities, to be defined
