Behind-the-Scenes

Soccer Takes Over Universal Orlando Resort

February 2, 2018
Florida Cup at Universal Studios Florida

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Atletico Nacional from Colombia took home the victory of the Florida Cup 2018. But before heading back home, soccer players from around South America and Europe took advantage of their trip to enjoy our parks, attractions and hotels.

And we did what we do best – show them a good time! We started by rolling out a turf carpet lined with many of our characters to give them an official welcome to Universal Orlando Resort. From there, players, team ambassadors and fans explored Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and our hotels. Take a look!

Here are the Team ambassadors representing the eight teams playing the Florida Cup get a warm welcome to Universal.

Florida Cup Welcome at Universal
From left – Dutch football legend, Ruud Van Nistelrooy; Poland’s Legia Warsaw former star player Jacek Mazurek; Brazil’s CORINTHIANS number 10 playmaker, Jádson Rodrigues da Silva; Ecuador’s Barcelona SC Legend, Jimmy Montanero; Brazil’s Fluminense former star player, Roger Flores; Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro idol, Marques; Rangers FC former star, Jimmy Nicholl; and Juan Salas representing Colombia’s Atlético Nacional.

Denilson & Desimpedidos at Universal

Brazil’s World Cup champion, Denilson, enjoying the parks with Fred and Fausto from Desimpedidos YouTube channel.

Atletico Nacional at Universal Orlando

Part of the Atlético Nacional team from Medellín, Colombia.

Minions at Florida Cup

The players were not the only stars in the games…

Fernando & Sorocaba at Universal Orlando

The Florida Cup Fan Fest took place at the Music Plaza Stage in Universal Studios, and featured performances by Boyce Avenue and Brazilian duo Fernando & Sorocaba.

Congratulations to the winning team and their fans!

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