THE WORLD CUP KICKS OFF!
Over the years The Bank has supported the England football team as it bids for an inevitable second victory in the World Cup. However, the tournament in South Africa is slightly more complicated.
Birra Peroni is official partner of the Italian team and Peroni Nastro Azzurro sponsors the man who scored the winning penalty in 2006, Fabio Grosso. The Bank has created a website www.ilbelgioco.com to bring an Italian view on the competition.
A number of people at the company weren't born here, but in countries that are also involved in the tournament. These include citizens of the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Italy.
Fortunately, Alice Rettie was born in Scotland and therefore has no interest in the competition.
On Tuesday 25th May, the company was engaged by The Professional Footballers Association (PFA) to hold a 'Heroes of The World Cup' dinner at the Emirates Stadium. Guests included Carlos Alberto (winning captain of Brazil 1970), Eusebio (one of the worlds greatest ever footballers) and local heroes (well...maybe not at Arsenal) Ossie Ardilles and Ricky Villa.
The Bank is currently creating a World Cup campaign for clients William Hill to run on UK television throughout the tournament.
Company Chef Angela Phillips is creating a different dish everyday during the World Cup, drawing inspiration from the 32 countries taking part. Everyone is getting very excited for North Korean day!
The entire company will be given a special day off to watch England win the World Cup on Sunday July 11th!
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