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VIDEO: France legend joins World Cup trophy in Thailand

1998 world champion Christian Karembeu welcomed the sports most-wanted prize to Phuket, and even joined some lucky locals for kickabout

Locals in Phuket had a treat on Friday when the island welcomed sport's most-wanted trophy – and a genuine legend was also in attendance!

1998 World Cup-winner Christian Karembeu met fans and even joined some for kickabout as the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola arrived in Thailand.

“Coca-Cola, as an official major sponsor of the World Cup, intends to give the Thai people a New Year’s present with this biggest sports activity of the year,” said Sedef Salingan Sahin, General Manager of Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd.