Reacting to the honour, the ex Barcelona player said he considers it a very proud moment to represent the city. "Ever since I moved here I have felt at home, Belo Horizonte is such a beautiful city, rich in sporting culture and with great people. I look forward to working with my fellow ambassadors to help showcase this fantastic city to rest of the world." He added.
"This is a great moment for Belo Horizonte, Brazil and South America and I'm honoured to play a part in promoting the city at such an important and exciting time. This is a city that has so much to offer to sports fans all around the world and hopefully our work will help to contribute to a tangible legacy of sports events in the region for years to come." Ex Argentina player, Juan Pablo Sorin affirmed.