The iconic FIFA Club World Cup trophy embarked on a thrilling journey, visiting Trump Tower in New York’s Manhattan borough on Monday.
It was gathered that the stop is part of an epic tour that took place in the home cities of all 32 participating clubs, building anticipation for the final match at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13.
The FIFA President Gianni Infantino, at a ceremony on Monday in New York, said the Club World Cup trophy will be on display from 10:00 to 17:00 local time from Tuesday.
July 8 to 12 July at Trump Tower Atrium, 725 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
9news Nigeria reports that fans would have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the coveted prize, taking photos and soaking up the excitement ahead of the highly anticipated final.
9news Nigeria also reports that the FIFA President was joined on stage at the ceremony by Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organisation, and Brazilian football great Ronaldo.
”We are here today in Trump Tower and it’s a great pleasure and great honour to not just unveil officially the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in New York, but to tell everyone that this trophy will be on display until the finak open for everyone, every fan of football or soccer.
“We brought fans from all over the world, 168 countries until now, over 2.26 million fans have attended the matches.
“The emotions and the passion, of the fans at the matches and of the players, have been truly, truly incredible. Players from 72 different countries played in the FIFA Club World Cup.
“Teams from all six continents scored at least one goal, won at least one point in the FIFA Club World Cup, which shows that football – or soccer – is global.” Said Infantino.
The FIFA President added that the competition had brought people together to celebrate in harmony.
“This is what football does what FIFA wants to do to bring the world together, and our motto, as well, for this FIFA Club World Cup is to ‘Unite for Peace’.
