Peruvian presence: Claudio Pizarro appeared in the Club World Cup final and brought the trophy to the pitch | VIDEO

Claudio Pizarro, former captain of the Peruvian team, has appeared in the grand final of the Club World Cup. In the prelude to Chelsea vs. Palmeiras, the ‘Bomber of the Andes’ and Cafu, World Cup champion with the Brazilian team, emerged from inside the Mohammed Bin Zayed stadium with the tournament trophy in their hands.

After the welcome images of the international signal, the transmission returned to the colossus of the United Arab Emirates to show Pizarro and Cafú with the prize for the winner in their hands. The Peruvian and the Brazilian stepped onto the grass with the award, placing it on a pedestal located on the ground.

Immediately, the former Bayern Munich and the former Milan greeted the public that has filled the stands of the sports scene in the city of Abu Dhabi. At the same time, FIFA described the retired athletes as “football legends”. Finally, the special guests leave the place through the access tunnel to the field.

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Claudio Pizarro was champion of the Club World Cup in 2013. The former striker lifted the important trophy when he defended the colors of Bayern Munich. On that occasion, ‘Pizza’ participated in the semifinal against Guangzhou Evergrande and was among the substitutes in the definition against Raja Casablanca.

On his side, Cafú also added this title to his extensive and enviable track record. In 2007, the Brazilian was in the final against Boca Juniors and Milan, the club that defended the historic side, won on penalties. Previously, the former defender twice won the now defunct Intercontinental Cup with Sao Paulo in 1992 and 1993.