Javier Zanetti, Argentina’s link with Italy. Photo: Archive
Javier Zanetti, historical figure of the Argentine national team and Inter, of which he is now vice-president, will take the field this Wednesday at Wembley stadium bringing the Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup when the national teams of Argentina and Italy will face each other tomorrow, owners of the respective continents, in the Grand Final.
As a reference for the team of his country and also for one of the biggest clubs in Italy and Europe, Zanetti is the unifying figure between the two competing teams and was chosen to be the “standard bearer” of this confrontation.
The details of the trophy that the champion of the Final will win.
This silver-colored European Cup has a weight of 8.5 kilograms and a height of 45 centimeters, is made of brass and coated with silver.
Most of the trophy retains its original appearance from when it was made before the first edition in 1985, which pitted France against Uruguay in Paris, where the hosts won 2-0.
The details of the trophy that the champion of the Final will win.
The silver piece now has a new base, with a dark gray nickel-plated finish that helps modernize a classic trophy without altering its original appearance. The restyling was done by Valentina Losa.
Source: Clarin