TUI Football Experts: Jacqueline Hamann, Uriel Anaya, Jonathon Soto and Leandro Carvalho

Our colleagues Jacqueline Hamann, Uriel Anaya, Jonathon Soto and Leandro Carvalho are becoming football experts for one day and guess the scores for the last Group games in Groups E and F.

Jacqueline Hamann: Germany

Jacqueline Hamann, TUI Group Intern Recruiting Office

What is your guess for the game South Korea : Germany tonight?
I think Germany will win 2:0.

What is the best place to watch football?
I like to watch outside in the garden on a big screen together with friends.

Who is your favorite football player?
Now, that is a difficult question. I don’t think I would be able to name any absolute favourite. However, Marco Reus certainly is a player who shows a very convincing performance, unless he is injured.

Who will be world champion 2018?
Spain.

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer?
I think one of our traditions is definitely to have beer and “bratwurst“ (grilled sausages) while watching football.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
Aside from football, Germany offers a variety of cultures, landscapes and culinary specialities.


Uriel Anaya: Mexico

Uriel Anaya, Business Support Cashier

What is your guess for the game Mexico - Sweden tonight?
Mexico 2 – Sweden 1

What is the best place to watch football?
In a bar or restaurant.

Who is your favourite football player?
Andres Iniesta.

Who will be world champion 2018?
Germany.

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer? 
Having barbecue and beers with all the friends.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
A very unique, interesting and wide culture between our 32 states, massive list of Mexican traditions, a large variety of exquisite and delicious cuisine, lots of places of interest and beautiful sites such as Colonial & Modern cities and towns, desserts, jungles, beaches, Islands, all kind of Flora and Fauna and a lot more, and the most importantly a “Very Friendly and warm hospitality from Mexican people”.


Jonathon Soto: Costa Rica

Jonathon Soto, TUI Rep in Costa Rica

What is your guess for the game Switzerland – Costa Rica tonight?
0-1

What is the best place to watch football?
A bar.

Who is your favorite football player?
Navas the Costa Rican and Real Madrid's goalkeeper.

Who will be world champion 2018?
Spain.

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer?
Drinking with friends. If we win we celebrate on the streets.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
You have to go and see the cloud forest in Monteverde, the only time on holiday you will go somewhere knowing it will rain!


Leandro Carvalho: Brazil

What is your guess for the game Serbia – Brasil?
For Serbia vs. Brazil I bet 4:0 for Brazil.

What is the best place to watch football?
At the stadium, no doubt, preferably with family and friends.

Who is your favorite football player?
Ronaldinho Gaucho.

Who will be world champion 2018?
Brazil, for sure! By the way, we are more focused on getting the 6th star in our shirt (the only 5 times champion) than on the loss of 7:1 to Germany.

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer?
Of course! Soccer in Brazil is massive! National proud! Brazil is the only country to participate in all editions of the World Cup and the only selection winning 5 times the tournament. Everybody loves it! From the very poor communities to the high society. It is very present and common in the Brazilian culture. From the local and small state championships through the “Brasileirão”, which is the national cup as well as “Libertadores da América” which is the qualifying for the world cup of clubs. It’s very often combined with a “churrasco” which is barbecue.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
TUI Brazil is part of the Future Markets organization and is contributing to achieve the 2022 mission. Beside of being a new source market, Brazil continues to be an interesting destination, with a vast area of nature and thousands of kilometers of beaches. It is an emerging market with loads of business opportunities!