According to sources in the International Federation of Football Associations, the South African club, Sundowns, has secured a percentage of the allocations set by FIFA for the most influential and promoted clubs on social media accounts in the period preceding the start of the competitions.Club World Cup Hosted by the United States of America from June 14 to July 13.
FIFA announced $1 billion in prizes and rewards for clubs participating in the Club World Cup, in addition to $50 million for clubs that engage most with FIFA accounts and promote the Club World Cup on their official social media accounts.
Reports from FIFA indicate that South Africa’s Sundowns are, to date, the only club from the African continent that meets FIFA’s criteria regarding numbers and interactions that occur on social media, compared to the numbers of the three Arab clubs. Al-Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.
It’s worth noting that FIFA announced during an event held in Washington, D.C., a few days ago that FIFA President Gianni Infantino would provide $1 million to each American city hosting matches of the Club World Cup to develop grassroots football.
The US capital will host three matches at Audi Field in the group stage of the 32-team tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 13.
FIFA announced $1 billion in prizes and rewards for clubs participating in the Club World Cup in addition to $50 million for clubs that engage most with FIFA accounts and promote the Club World Cup on their social media accounts.
Reports from FIFA indicate South Africa s Sundowns are to date the only club from the African continent that meets FIFA’s criteria regarding numbers and interactions that occur on social media, compared to the numbers of the three Arab clubs: Al-Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco.
It’s worth noting that FIFA announced during an event held in Washington D.C. a few days ago that FIFA President, Gianni Infantino would provide $1 million to each American City hosting matches of the Club World Cup to develop grassroots football.
The US capital will host three matches at Audi Field in the group stage of the 32 team tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 13.
Announcing a $1 million donation to each US city hosting matches of the Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the “great effort, commitment, and sacrifice” made to develop football in Washington.
Credit: Mohamed Saeed, an Egyptian Writer.
