FlyDubai's Indirect Role in Argentina's World Cup Victory
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- FlyDubai sponsored and flew Argentina's national team during the 2022 World Cup.
- The planes were Boeing 737 MAX 8 models, same as the hijacked aircraft.
- The sponsorship was a four-month deal that has since ended.
- The Argentine FA chairman praised the partnership for fan engagement.
FlyDubai, an airline well-known in Israel following an attempted hijacking incident, had an indirect connection to Argentina's 2022 World Cup win. The airline served as a sponsor for the Argentine national team during the tournament and even transported the team.
While the aircraft involved in the hijacking attempt and the two sponsored planes were of the same model, they were not the same specific planes. The sponsorship deal was initially set for a duration of four months, commencing just before the World Cup. Currently, the connection between Argentina and FlyDubai has been severed as the national team no longer flies to the region.
Claudio Tapia, Chairman of the Argentine Football Association, had previously expressed excitement about the partnership, stating it would connect Argentina with fans globally and change how fans travel. He believed the collaboration would allow fans to feel closer to the national team.
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