Former Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar was on hand to help out as bet365 marked the end of their first year as an Official Global Partner of the Champions League with the final Big Ticket Giveaway Game of the season.
bet365 have handed out over 2,600 tickets for games in European football’s premier club competition, both online and at in-person events, and they were again on the ground ahead of the final between Inter and Paris Saint-Germain in Munich.
Eight pairs of tickets for the final, which PSG won 5-0 to claim their maiden Champions League crown, were up for grabs with fans from as far afield as South America and New York taking part.
Cesar hails ‘an incredible event’
Ex-Nerazzurri and Brazil international Cesar, who won the competition with Inter in 2010 under Jose Mourinho, was delighted to take part and help supporters achieve their dream of attending the biggest club game in world football.
He said: “Wow, what an incredible event from bet365. A huge congratulations to everyone for putting on such a great celebration of the Champions League.
“I was lucky enough to play in a final with Internazionale, so giving fans the chance to play the Big Ticket Giveaway and attend the biggest game in club football made me so happy.
“The whole day has been amazing, and I now understand what Never Ordinary means with bet365!”
Rodrygo lives the dream
Punters took part in a live odds experiential predictor game with one lucky fan, Rodrygo, a Brazilian now living in Munich, hailing his countryman for helping him claim a pair of tickets.
He said: “I was so happy to win! I saw the advertising in the city in the morning and was excited to queue up and play.
“I’m not sure how I managed to correctly predict all four answers, I think Júlio César was a big help!”
It’s Never Ordinary at bet365
bet365 Global Deputy Head of Brand Ben Reeves said: “As we approached the epic climax of our first season as an official global partner of the Champions League, we wanted to celebrate by bringing our Big Ticket Game to Munich, where fans were flocking ahead of Saturday’s showpiece final.
“Having given away more than 2,600 tickets this season, we wanted to finish the season on a high by giving fans one final chance to experience the magic of the Champions League and prove again why it’s Never Ordinary at bet365.
“A huge thank you to Júlio César, our hosts, and to all our amazing partners who brought the Big Ticket Game to life.”
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