Emirates students from different schools across the country had the opportunity to meet the world soccer star, Lionel Messi, the Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador, who confirmed that he was looking forward to the launch of the upcoming exhibition with longing.
#Messi in Dubai ??? #WeAreMessi pic.twitter.com/AOeC3NCo91
— Leo Messi ? (@WeAreMessi) February 18, 2020
Messi meets Emirates students at the “Expo 2020 Dubai” site
“Expo for Schools” program selection
The selection of the 10 Emirates students came at random through a lottery conducted by the “Expo for Schools” program.
Al Wasl Square new Dubai architectural icon
- Emirates students had the opportunity to meet the international star accompanied by their teachers in the new Dubai architectural icon Al Wasl Square.
- Which will be the beating heart of the international event site.
Messi & Emirates students tour at “Expo 2020 Dubai” site
Al Wasl Square
- During his visit to the site of the event, Messi took the students on a tour of Al Wasl Square.
- Where he took pictures with them and signed gifts for them that included soccer balls and shoes to play football.
- While the characters of “Expo 2020 Dubai“, Rashid and Latifa, joined the tour.
Leo Messi visited the @expo2020dubai site. #WeAreMessi pic.twitter.com/ubRETpqqke
— Leo Messi ? (@WeAreMessi) February 18, 2020
Soccer star Lionel Messi at Expo 2020 in Dubai
Messi said:
Messi expressed his great happiness with this opportunity that allowed him. He spends time with students, who will emerge from their generation the future stars in the world of sports and in many areas of life to build a hopefully optimistic future led by innovation, sustainability and cooperation between the world as it will be «Expo 2020 Dubai ».
“It is a pleasure for me to work with the Expo, and like all people, I look forward to the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai in October, to see for myself the many innovations, live shows, arts and culture from more than 190 countries in the most wonderful event. In the world and the largest forum to showcase the genius of humanity and its achievements ».
