Football: CC guided Bocelli to the gala with a loaf of cheese

Christian Constantin’s Sauerkraut Gala in Martigny continues to expand. In terms of numbers, because more than 7,800 visitors are expected on March 14th. But also in relation to the star guests. After the French over-actor Gérard Depardieu on the occasion of the last event, who joined the short-term for the uncomfortable Alain Delon, Andrea Bocelli, the Italian starter, comes this year.

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And the crazy thing about the story: CC was able to convince him to take part in the sauerkraut event thanks to a loaf of raclette cheese and an oven. This is what the President of FC Sion told the Tages-Anzeiger. «I flew to Pisa in November and then drove to Forte dei Marmi. I brought a loaf of cheese and a raclette oven. Then we ate raclette together. His wife and children were there too. The agreement was signed four weeks later. »

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So easy? So easy. CC did this because he knows Bocelli’s manager. He asked him if something could be done. The manager made the appointment, CC got on his private jet – and off we went. «I told Bocelli what was going on: 7,500 visitors, great atmosphere. And I felt how I got his interest. His wife thought it was a good idea. Even if it sounds incredible: it’s true. »

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And the best of the whole. The Bocelli engagement only costs CC expenses. The starter sings for free for FC Sion. «He could be paid excellently for private concerts. But he’s not a money man, he’s just a nice man. He also does charity things. This shows that he has a big heart. He comes to Verbier in February. I’ll meet him for a meal there. He’ll be singing for half an hour on March 14th. How long he stays, whether he eats sauerkraut with us – we’ll talk about that. »

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Blind Bocelli has sold 85 million albums in his career. No tenor has sold more records worldwide than the 61-year-old. His biggest hit is “Time To Say Goodbye”, an English version of the Italian “Con te partiró”, which he sings with soprano Sarah Brightman.

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