- FIFA – organisers have displayed the iconic FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the Trump Tower in New York, ahead of the finals on Sunday, July 13, at the Met Life Stadium, New Jersey.
The trophy would be a five-day display at the Trump Tower, in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most busiest centers in New York.
The public trophy display was after a tour of the countries of all the 32 participating countries and it is afford the public the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the trophy and also whip up enthusiasm ahead of the finals.
Presenting the trophy, FIFA President Gianni’ Infantino said “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 final…open for everyone, every fan of football or soccer,”.
Thanking President Donald Trump and the United States government for their “incredible” support in hosting the tournament, Mr Infantino added: “We brought fans from all over the world, 168 countries…Until now, over 2.26 million fans (have) visited 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.”
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’. We need peace in these troubled times, and we’re all working (in) this direction. It is very important that we show that people can come together in a peaceful atmosphere, and they can celebrate together the beauty of the game, obviously, but also the beauty of being together and spending a good moment in good company.”
Mr. Eric Trump thanked FIFA and President Infantino for bringing the tournament to the United States. “On behalf of myself, on behalf of New York, on behalf of the Trump Organization and everybody that works in this building — we love you.
“We’re honoured, we’re excited about all the things that FIFA is doing,” he said, addressing an audience that included FIFA Council members, several FIFA Legends and other dignitaries” he added.
