Former FIFA World Cup winner Marcel Dessailly has been named as a #FIFAFANFEST ambassador for the Russia 2018.
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The Ghanaian born French International will be part of the team that will whip up the enthusiasm ahead of the World Cup next summer.
The former footballer is also expected to spread the cultural perspective of the sport ahead of the World Cup draw on Friday, December 1st.
Dessailly won the Word Cup with France in 1998. He wen to win the European Cup two years later.
The former Chelsea defender has also been involved in several ambassadorial work.
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FIFA announced Dessailly's appointed on twitter, posting, "Great to have you as a #FIFAFanFest ambassador, @marceldesailly! Thanks for being here as we build up to tomorrow's #WorldCupDraw