Why Ruto was not allowed to lift UEFA Champions League trophy at State House
Why Ruto was not allowed to lift UEFA Champions League trophy at State House
President William Ruto was not allowed to lift the Champions League trophy at State House owing to Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) rules.
This is because the rules only allow the team that has won the tournament to lift the trophy.
Therefore, while receiving the trophy on Friday, May 2, Ruto was only allowed to touch and hold the trophy.
Ruto was hosting the visiting delegation led by former Manchester United and Bayern Munich player Bastian Schweinsteiger.
The trophy is currently being taken around the world for football fans to view.
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The current UEFA Champions League trophy stands 73.5 centimetres tall and weighs 7.5 kilograms.
Meanwhile, at the event, Ruto expressed his love for football, adding that he was supporting Arsenal to clinch the trophy later this month.
“As has been said, I am an Arsenal supporter, and I hope they overturn the one-nil loss to PSG this week when they meet in Paris next Wednesday and advance to the finals to hopefully lift this trophy.”
“Since I am the last to hold it. I am praying for my team so that this year they lift this trophy in the finals. Whichever team you are rooting for, let us enjoy the game,” Ruto remarked.
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