TUI Football Experts: Ryan Ellis, Igor Ávila and Tobias Parpan

Today Nigeria plays Iceland, Brasil is competing against Costa Rica and Serbia is trying to bet the Swiss team. Who will win? Our colleagues Ryan Ellis, Igor Ávila and Tobias Parpan give us their tips and tell us what makes their countries so special.

Ryan Ellis: Iceland

Ryan Ellis Service Delivery Team Leader TUI UK & I, TUI Scene Mallorca

What is your guess for the game Nigeria - Iceland tonight and why?
Iceland will beat Nigeria 2-1. Iceland had a very strong European competition and the country is very proud and behind the team which will give them a big advantage in the competition. I believe they have the current form to beat Nigeria.

What is the best place to watch football?
English Bar is the best place to watch football in Reykjavik as it has huge screens and projectors in the bar, a friendly atmosphere and drinks offers during football.

Who is your favorite football player?
Antoine Griezmann

Who will be world champion 2018?
France

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer?
Meeting with friends and having a beer whilst supporting the team.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
The most beautiful women in the world and expensive beer. I have been in Iceland from January 2017 till March 2017 and went back October 2017 until January 2018 as part of the overseas team. Iceland is a great place to work with very friendly people and a nice atmosphere. Although it may be very expensive it’s a great place to visit and has a lot of amazing things to do and see and is always a must on the majority of people’s bucket lists!


Igor Ávila: Brazil

Igor Ávila – TUI Brasil

What is your guess for the game tonight and why?
Brazil (3): (0) Costa Rica // Brazilian individual quality make the difference and Brazil will win the match.

What is the best place to watch football?
At stadium! 

Who is your favorite football player?
I like Marcelo (left side) of Brazil Football Team and Real Madrid FC.

Who will be world champion 2018?
Brazil, of course!!

Are there any traditions in your country when it comes to watching soccer?
Usually on Brazil's game days, fans join their friends in the bars or home to watch the match.

Besides football, what does your country have to offer?
We offer a people with strength and happiness to live and ready to overcome difficulties, and that is why our country is so powerful.


Tobias Parpan: Switzerland

Tobias Parpan, Manager Flightcenter Sales, TUI Suisse

What is your guess for the game Serbia : Switzerland tonight and why?
1:2. I'm confident that the Swiss will play a great game.

What is the best place to watch football?
At the Zurich Langstrasse. There is a great atmosphere, the beer is good and the match is simply broadcast everywhere. The supporters are dancing and celebrating on the street!

Who is your favorite football player?
Mo Salah.

Who wants to be world champion 2018?
France. They currently have a great squad and will certainly score many goals.