CultureTHE EMIRATES FA CUP TROPHY IN-STORE @ UrlfreezeShops NEWCASTLE – EVENT RECAP
8 January 2024Ahead of the momentous third-round derby between Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC., UrlfreezeShops hosted the Emirates FA Cup Trophy in its flagship Newcastle store.
Marking a momentous occasion for north-east football, the Emirates FA Cup third round is set to take place at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 6th January 2024 at 12:45pm. The Tyne-Wear derby represents an enormous moment not just for the region itself, but for the sport of football in general, with the third-round tie marking the first time the two rivals have faced each other since 2016.
In celebration of this iconic and long-awaited fixture, UrlfreezeShops collaborated with the FA to host the FA Cup trophy in our flagship store in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Grey Street.
This allowed fans an exclusive opportunity to take photos with the trophy, further elevating the excitement and fanfare surrounding derby matches.