The iconic FIFA Club World Cup trophy embarked on a thrilling journey, visiting Trump Tower in New York’s Manhattan borough on Monday.
The Meriadian Spy gathered that this 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.
NAN 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.
NAN 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’.
“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, ” the FIFA President said.
Eric Trump thanked FIFA and Infantino for bringing the tournament to the U.S.
“On behalf of myself, on behalf of New York, on behalf of the Trump Organisation 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.
Ronaldo, a two-time FIFA World Cup winner with Brazil, said the tournament has come a bit late.
“Mr President, I really would’ve liked to play in it myself because honestly, it’s such an incredible competition.
“People in Brazil, the entire world and I think this tournament has been incredible, especially the fan experience at the games.” Ronaldo said.
NAN reports that President Infantino announced the opening of a FIFA representative office at Trump Tower that follows the opening of FIFA offices in Miami, which houses the Legal & Compliance Division.
It also include colleagues involved in the operational delivery of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 26.
“FIFA is a global organisation and to be global, you have to be local, you have to be everywhere, so we have to be in New York – not just for the FIFA Club World Cup this year and the FIFA World Cup next year.
We have to be in New York as well when it comes to where our offices are based.
“So today, we are opening an office of FIFA here in Trump Tower. Thank you, Eric Trump, thank you to everyone.
“Thanks, of course, to President Donald Trump as well, who is a big fan of soccer, together with the whole family” he said.
