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Deepika Padukone unveils FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of final between France and Argentina

First Published: 19th December, 2022 7:52 IST

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha. She was accompanied by former Spain goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas. Deepika, who was appointed brand ambassador of the luxury brand Louis Vuitton in May, 2022, unveiled the trophy that will be handed out to the winner of the final, an NDTV report said.

Both France and Argentina are looking to win their third World Cup title respectively.

The trophy was brought to the ground in a case, which was carried by Casillas. The case weighs 6.175 kgs and is made of 18-carat gold and malachite. It is designed to protect and transport the FIFA World Cup trophy.

On Sunday, Argentina bested France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup, after 36 years.

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