Collina assembles Team One & Nashville tunes up for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
On the latest FIFA Club World Cup Show, the great Pierluigi Collina, talks to Semra Hunter after announcing the 117 match officials who will oversee the landmark FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They discuss some of the innovations fans can look forward to seeing during the tournament including body cameras and rules designed to cut down on time-wasting. Trailblazing American referee Tori Penso also shares her excitement as one of the 35 referees selected. After Gianni Infantino's visit to the Music City, Semra and Mo put a call in to Nashville SC vice-chair Ian Ayre to hear how preparations are going for the 3 matches due to take place at GEODIS Park.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA Club World Cup X: https://x.com/FIFACWC & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaclubworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaclubworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaclubworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guardiola looking for more glory at FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Semra and Mo are back to take a look at the big stories around FIFA Club World Cup 2025. They reflect on Paris Saint Germain sealing their fourth successive domestic league title and talk about how . In an extended, exclusive interview for FIFA, Pep Guardiola recounts his managerial journey and shares his excitement ahead of leading Manchester City in the United States this June. Next, we head to the Spanish capital to hear how anticipation is building at both Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid with reporter Delfin Ramirez. Plus Hernan Crespo explains why he can’t wait to see two of his former clubs play in Atlanta during the tournament. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA Club World Cup X: https://x.com/FIFACWC & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaclubworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaclubworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaclubworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Palmeiras, Sounders’ Schmetzer and the numbers behind FIFA Club World Cup
Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are back for the latest FIFA Club World Cup Show. They hear about FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s recent visit to Rose Bowl Stadium and how the tournament will honor the areas first-responders following January’s wildfires. Matteo Trevisani joins the show to lead a deep dive on Palmeiras, as the Brazilian giants get set for Group A. There they’ll face Inter Miami, and Matteo and Mo share some insights into the impact the Messi-era in South Florida has had on US football. Seattle Sounders Head Coach and stalwart Brian Schmetzer reveals why he’s prouder than anyone to be leading his club into the tournament. Finally, Semra chats with stats man Rob Esteva to break down some of the staggering numbers that make the FIFA Club World Cup the most inclusive and merit-based competition in history.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA Club World Cup X: https://x.com/FIFACWC & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaclubworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaclubworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaclubworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Golden age of keepers coming to FIFA Club World Cup with USMNT legend Tony Meola
Semra Hunter and Mo Edu are joined by former USMNT goalkeeper and captain, Tony Meola. Tony shares his memories of FIFA World Cup 1994 and why he thinks this FIFA Club World Cup will offer the same opportunity of a lifetime to the best of the best. The show debates the incredible goalkeepers who’ll be heading to the United States in June, before swapping stories of penalty shootouts. Semra dials-up FIFA’s Gio Alcocer to hear how Monterrey are preparing, and how Sergio Ramos is still bringing his trademark intensity to Los Rayados. Finally, we hear from Giovanni Reyna on the prospect of playing competitive club football for Borussia Dortmund in his hometown MetLife Stadium for the first time in his career.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA Club World Cup X: https://x.com/FIFACWC & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaclubworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaclubworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaclubworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kane, Boca and preparations for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
The FIFA Club World Cup Show is here, counting you down to the greatest global club competition in history! Semra Hunter and Maurice Edu kick things off by taking a look at how the tournament will work and hear a special message from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Harry Kane shares his excitement for coming to the United States with Bayern Munich in June before Diego Zandrino stops by to talk about their Group C competitors Boca Juniors. Semra catches up with FIFA's Chief Tournament Officer - USA, Manolo Zubiria, to hear how preparations are going. Finally, Mo and Semra talk all things LA and Rose Bowl Stadium.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode!Follow FIFA Club World Cup X: https://x.com/FIFACWC & https://x.com/FIFAcomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fifaclubworldcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifaclubworldcup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fifaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fifaclubworldcuphttps://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025For tickets and hospitality: https://www.fifa.com/ticketsTo volunteer: https://www.fifa.com/volunteers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new era for club football will kick off in June 2025 when FIFA stages the greatest, most inclusive and merit-based global club competition in history, bringing together the most successful club sides from every continent in the world. The new FIFA Club World Cup show will bring you insights into the tournament and feature some of the biggest stars from the global game set to contest 63 matches over 30 days. The FIFA Club World Cup Show will lead you all the way to the true club world champion being crowned in New York, New Jersey on Sunday July 13th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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