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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Lionel Messi in spotlight as FIFA's Club World Cup 2025 set to kick off in US
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will start in June. Thirty-two top clubs will compete in the US. The final match is on July 13 in New Jersey. Inter Miami will play Al Ahly in the first match. FIFA has announced a prize money of $1 billion. The winner will get $125 million. The tournament will have eight groups. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads WHOPPING PRIZE MONEY Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads GROUPS OF QUALIFIED TEAMS VENUES FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP TROPHY FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 FORMAT All eyes will be on Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi when Inter Miami , the host team, takes on Egypt's Al Ahly in the first match of the inaugural Club World Cup on June 14 at Miami's Hard Rock newly restructured FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to make its grand debut across June and July 2025, featuring 32 of the world's top clubs competing on US soil for global prestigious tournament will unite top-performing clubs from the six international football confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and final is slated to be held on July 13 at New Jersey's MetLife Miami secured their place by topping Major League Soccer's (MLS) regular season table, despite an early playoff exit - a controversial selection that critics argue demonstrates FIFA 's eagerness to include the Argentine superstar in their first showcase world governing body's choice to allocate a host nation berth to Inter Miami highlighted the unclear qualification standards for the competition. Notably absent are recent champions Liverpool, Barcelona and Napoli from Europe's most prestigious was determined through a combination of confederation champions and a four-year performance-based ranking system, excluding teams that won their respective continental club which nailed down a colossal $1 billion TV rights deal with streaming platform DAZN six months before the tournament, announced a total prize money of $1 billion for the championship, with the winning team to get up to $125 the figure represents 25% more than Paris St Germain (PSG) earned from their entire 17-match UEFA Champions League into eight groups containing four teams each, the tournament features several powerhouse clubs. Real Madrid, who claimed six Champions League titles in the past 12 seasons, stand amongst the favourites alongside Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Manchester City, who secured both the Premier League and Champions League in enters the competition with significant momentum following their commanding 5-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League final last they face stiff competition in Group B, which includes South American and Brazilian title holders Botafogo, 2024 CONCACAF champions Seattle Sounders, and Spanish heavyweights Atletico tournament holds significant importance for FIFA, functioning as a test run and a gauge of American enthusiasm for football. It also evaluates FIFA's commercial strategy before the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly organised by the United States, Mexico and Palmeiras (BRA), FC Porto (POR), Al Ahly FC (EGY), Inter Miami CF (USA)Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Atlético de Madrid (ESP), Botafogo (BRA), Seattle Sounders FC (USA)FC Bayern München (GER), Auckland City FC (NZL), CA Boca Juniors (ARG), SL Benfica (POR)CR Flamengo (BRA), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (TUN), Chelsea FC (ENG), Los Angeles FC (USA)CA River Plate (ARG), Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN), CF Monterrey (MEX), FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)Fluminense FC (BRA), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Ulsan HD (KOR), Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)Manchester City (ENG), Wydad AC (MAR), Al Ain FC (UAE), Juventus FC (ITA)Real Madrid (ESP), Al Hilal (KSA), CF Pachuca (MEX), FC Salzburg (AUT)A total of 63 matches will be played across 12 different venues throughout the United States. The tournament's opening fixture is scheduled at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, while the championship final will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Stadium (Atlanta)TQL Stadium (Cincinnati)Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles)Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)GEODIS Park (Nashville)MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)Camping World Stadium (Orlando)Inter & Co Stadium (Orlando)Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)Lumen Field (Seattle)Audi Field (Washington DC)The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy represents a collaborative effort between FIFA and the prestigious international luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co., who jointly designed and created this distinguished tournament will feature a group stage consisting of eight groups, each with four teams competing in a single-match round-robin top two teams from each group will advance to the knock-out stage of Round of 16 (pre-quarterfinals).From there, the teams will proceed to the quarter-finals and semi-finals, culminating into the there will be no third-place play-off.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City in Chicago: Supporting sky blue from the Windy City
Learn more about some of our fans based in the United States as part of the new 'Our City, Our Stories' series in collaboration with Goal Click. Pep Guardiola's men head over to the USA later this summer to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, visiting Philadelphia, Orlando and Atlanta for the group stages. Advertisement City have been Stateside several times in recent years, enjoying two incredibly successful and memorable pre-season tours in 2022 and 2024 respectively. WATCH THE FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 ON DAZN But ahead of our latest trip, you can learn more about our US-based Blues, their love of the Club and their recommendations if ever visiting their local area. First up, it's Esports creator and diehard City fan, Kacee, who chats about life following the Blues from Chicago... WATCH: Our City, Our Story: Kacee My name is Kacee, and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I am a creator and live event host in football and gaming, working with Man City and EA Sports. My football journey has been interesting. I only played when I was young, but mostly I have been a fan. I grew up watching my local clubs, Chicago Fire FC, Chicago Red Stars, and the US men's and women's teams. In college at DePaul University, I fell in love with Manchester City. Falling In Love With City I was always impressed with Pep Guardiola as a manager at Barcelona and Bayern. When he went to City, I knew it would be a club I would always support. I love how he dared to be different in the league and play a different style of football. I also love his attention to detail. Watching players like Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, and Vincent Kompany was exciting for me. Advertisement My first City game was on a summer tour in Chicago against Dortmund. I was in awe to see them play live for the first time. City did not win, but I saw Foden and Mahrez play live, so I was buzzing. Funnily enough, the first game I saw City play at the Etihad Stadium was also against Dortmund. It was a Champions League group stage game where Haaland scored one of the most athletic goals I have ever seen. Man City won that game 2-1, and being with the fans in Manchester felt like home. I travelled eight hours from Chicago to London and took another two-hour train to Manchester, and it was so worth it to be in that stadium. Windy City Blues Being a Man City fan in Chicago is fun. There are so many passionate fans here in the Windy City. The official Chicago Supporters Club is a dedicated group, and even though it is often difficult with those 06:30 games, they show up for every single one at AJ Hudson's. Advertisement AJ Hudson's is a football lover's dream, and matches there are always jam-packed with fans. There is always an exciting buzz in the room during the games. Every single wall is decked out in different club memorabilia. In addition to Man City, it is the home of multiple football club supporter groups in Chicago. For the most part, Man City games are on very early here. Whether it is 06:30 in the morning or an 11:00 match, I am awake and ready to cheer them on. I start with a cup of coffee, and I either watch at AJ Hudson's or host a live watch party on Twitch with my online community. Either way, I am always ready to rep City in sky blue. I had the pleasure of hosting the Trophy Tour watch party in Chicago, where a great group of supporters showed up with high energy. They know all the chants just like everyone in Manchester. It is great to see the support all the way across the world for our club. Love And Passion For The Club Man City has a great influence on the City of Chicago. In 2012, the team partnered with the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation to build a new turf field that kids and adults can play on year-round. It provides a place for kids and families to share their love of football. Advertisement When Man City comes to Chicago, whether for big matches or the Trophy Tour, it has been great to see the love and passion for the Club here. Chicago Man City fans are passionate with a special love for the Club, even though they are thousands of miles away from Manchester. When listening to a crowd of Man City fans, they sound like they came right out of Manchester because they know every single club chant - just with an American accent. I love sharing both high and low moments with other City fans here. My favourite memory with Chicago supporters is when we had a special meet and greet with Shaun Wright-Phillips at AJ Hudson's. Chatting with fans and friends about how much we love the Club and our favorite football memories was so much fun. Esports, Fandom, and Friendship As an official creator for Man City Esports, I create gaming content on all my social platforms and host watch parties with my community on Twitch. I also have the opportunity to present and host different content shoots with Man City players. I am in my third season, and each year it gets better. I have travelled to Japan, Korea, and all over the US for pre-season tours. Making content with the club I love has been a dream. Advertisement Connecting with other fans on Twitch has been special. I was inspired to stream on Twitch because I wanted to create a community of people who love football and Man City - a community that comes together to have fun on the platform. I love that I have created a space online for fans to share their fandom with me. My community has some of the best banter, and we love joking around during my live streams. I am super lucky to have met FG through Man City Esports. He is another creator based in Manchester and has been a City fan his entire life. I am so grateful that we have become friends across the world by supporting the same club. Whether on the pre-season tour, doing a content shoot in Manchester, or at the EA FC broadcasts, it is always a pleasure to work with him. City Recommendations In Chicago I recommend that any City fans visiting Chicago catch a game at AJ Hudson's, as it is the best football pub in Chicago! Advertisement They can also gear up at Saturdays Football or Chicago Soccer shops, which sell vintage and new City gear. Finally, if they are looking to kick around, they can play at Haas Park or the Fire Pitch, as both are two of many amazing football pitches in Chicago. How to follow the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 DAZN will broadcast every minute from the event, with all 63 matches, live-streamed, free to view on DAZN globally, and in multiple languages. If you are already a DAZN subscriber or Freemium member, then the competition is part of your current membership. City's page on DAZN's website To sign up for a free DAZN account now you only need an email address to register, with no hidden costs or fees. Advertisement You can then watch all the action on the DAZN App via smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles and web browsers. Join now to be ready to watch DAZN's coverage for free. Every City match will be covered in full across and our official app, with our usual offering of a Matchday Centre and Matchday Live followed by a match report, written and video reaction and highlights from the US.
