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The South African
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
WATCH: Mamelodi Sundowns, DJ Khaled light up Times Square
Mamelodi Sundowns have received another unique 'welcome' in the United States, where they will participate in the Club World Cup – and make history – as the sole South African representative. Earlier this week, Mamelodi Sundowns first received a welcome message from one of their most famous supporters, music mogul DJ Khaled, just as the club touched down in the USA for their Club World Cup campaign. In a video shared this week by Roc Nation Sports International, the consultancy partner to Sundowns, the renowned American artist warmly welcomed Mamelodi Sundowns to the USA. Now, as part of the team's continued high-profile activations ahead of their Club World Cup fixtures, DJ Khaled also spearheads another special video that plays four times an hour, every hour, for the next 24 hours in the heart of Times Square. The digital message board can be found in one of the most iconic hot spots in America, and a special reveal is planned for certain Sundowns representatives in New York as Masandawana continue their journey towards their opening Club World Cup fixture next week. Sundowns have already settled into their Bradenton base in Florida ahead of their first Club World Cup game against Ulsan FC next week, which will be followed by further group games against Borussia Dortmund and Fluminese. As a global connector, this latest display of allegiance from DJ Khaled is another testament to the award-winning artist's undeniable affection for Mamelodi Sundowns, adding to a long line of previous examples of his support for the club. How you do you think the club will perform at the tournament? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns' R170m FIFA Club World Cup windfall and warm DJ Khaled US welcome
"Another one" International music star DJ Khaled has sent out a message to Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the CAF Champions League final, and their trip to the United States to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. Image: Supplied Mamelodi Sundowns received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup by one of their most famous supporters and a nice surprise in their bank account. Music mogul DJ Khaled welcomed the South African league winners to America on social media. In a video shared this week by Roc Nation Sports International, the consultancy partner to Sundowns, the renowned American passionately enthuses 'Welcome to America, let's go!' while brandishing the yellow Sundowns kit. Sundowns are currently settling into their Bradenton base in Florida ahead of their first Club World Cup game against Ulsan FC next week, which will be followed by further group games against Borussia Dortmund and Fluminese. Sundowns earned their right to play in the FIFA Club World Cup after winning the FIFA African Football League competition and their consistent displays in the CAF Champions League. Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco are the other African teams in the competition. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ By securing their places, the teams are each guaranteed $9.55 million (about R170 million) in appearance fees. But the teams will also be rewarded for their performances in the group stages and beyond, with FIFA offering up $2 million for win and $1 million for a draw in the group stages. Teams that secure qualification for the round of 16 knockout phase - finishing in the top two in their group - will earn another $7.5 million. The quarter-finalists will receive $13.125 million, while the semi-finalists will get $21.0 million.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
The sky is the limit: DJ Khaled rallies behind Sundowns ahead of CAF Champions League final
"Another one" International music star DJ Khaled has sent out a message to Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the CAF Champions League final, and their trip to the United States to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. Photo: Supplied Mamelodi Sundowns have received a message of support from international music mogul DJ Khaled as they prepare to take on Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final. In an initiative facilitated by Roc Nation Sports International, DJ Khaled's message to the club can be seen in on digital billboards plastered around Gauteng. The message on the billboards showing DJ Khaled, who has voiced his support for the Tshwane giants on numerous occasions, reads: 'Good luck Mamelodi Sundowns, let's go. The sky is the limit!' Two further digital billboards will be flighted at the iconic Nelson Mandela Square and on Katherine Street – both in Sandton – to celebrate Sundowns clinching an eighth successive league title, as well as to build further excitement for the club's participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
