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FIFA Club World Cup is coming to Nashville's Geodis Park
The FIFA Club World Cup reaches Nashville later this week, with matches that will give fans a taste of elite soccer from across the globe. Why it matters: Nashville missed out in its long-shot bid to host games for next year's World Cup. But a trio of Club World Cup matches from June 20-26 could give the city the opportunity to audition for other major sporting events down the road. How it works: This FIFA-organized tournament brings together the best club teams from each continental confederation, whereas the larger World Cup will bring together squads that play for their countries. Both instances offer a chance to see some serious soccer. Nashville's games are also likely to generate an influx of international tourism. What he's saying: "This tournament will bring the world's best clubs to Nashville, showcasing our stadium, our city, and our passionate fanbase on a global stage," Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre said in a statement when the games were announced. "As we prepare to welcome fans from around the world, this moment reflects the growth of soccer in the U.S. and solidifies Nashville's place as a premier destination for world-class soccer." Zoom in: The slate of teams coming to Geodis Park includes the LAFC of the MLS, Argentina's Boca Juniors and Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Tickets are still available. By the numbers: The Club World Cup could bring $9.6 billion to the U.S., according to a FIFA analysis. Nashville and the other host cities also each get $1 million to support local social projects. What we're watching: Nashville's soccer insiders have ambitions beyond 2025. The opening of the new Nissan Stadium in 2027 could open the door to other big events in the coming years.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US
Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US LONDON (AP) — About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup tournament, the British government said Wednesday. The fans are subject to so-called banning orders for 'previous thuggish behavior' connected to soccer, the Home Office ministry said, listing offenses such as 'violence, disorder, pitch invasions, use of pyrotechnics and online hate crime.' Advertisement The government office said updated legislation came into force Wednesday for the FIFA-organized June 14 to July 13 tournament being played in 11 U.S. cities. Chelsea and Man City qualified for the 32-team event by winning a Champions League title in the past four seasons. They are scheduled to play initial group stage games in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando. Fans subject to a banning order must surrender their passport at least five days before the tournament kicks off in Miami through the final being played near New York. 'Those who fail to comply with police or attempt to travel will face a hefty fine with no limit, or in severe circumstances could face up to six months in prison,' the government said. Advertisement The interior ministry said 2,172 banning orders were in force in England and Wales at the start of the season. The bans apply to international travel for England national team games along with the World Cup and European Championship tournaments. For the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, 99% of fans subject to a banning order handed over their passports, the government said, adding that 126 fans from England and Wales were arrested in Germany. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US
LONDON (AP) — About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup tournament, the British government said Wednesday. The fans are subject to so-called banning orders for 'previous thuggish behavior' connected to soccer, the Home Office ministry said, listing offenses such as 'violence, disorder, pitch invasions, use of pyrotechnics and online hate crime.' The government office said updated legislation came into force Wednesday for the FIFA-organized June 14 to July 13 tournament being played in 11 U.S. cities. Chelsea and Man City qualified for the 32-team event by winning a Champions League title in the past four seasons. They are scheduled to play initial group stage games in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando. Fans subject to a banning order must surrender their passport at least five days before the tournament kicks off in Miami through the final being played near New York. 'Those who fail to comply with police or attempt to travel will face a hefty fine with no limit, or in severe circumstances could face up to six months in prison,' the government said. The interior ministry said 2,172 banning orders were in force in England and Wales at the start of the season. The bans apply to international travel for England national team games along with the World Cup and European Championship tournaments. For the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, 99% of fans subject to a banning order handed over their passports, the government said, adding that 126 fans from England and Wales were arrested in Germany. ___
