The ultimate underdog story with Auckland City at FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Semra Hunter and Mo Edu continue the countdown to FIFA Club World Cup 2025. FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, explains what makes the tournament so special. Semra and Mo hear how Korea’s Ulsan HD, and Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds are looking to shine on the international stage. And Auckland City’s general manager, Gordon Watson, along with players, Mario Ilich and Adam Mitchell, explain their incredible journey to the Club World Cup, as the only amateur side featuring in the States.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/FIFAcom Facebook: 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-2025 For 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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Leading from the dugout at FIFA Club World Cup with Vincent Kompany
Mo Edu returns alongside Semra Hunter, bearing the scars of recent surgery & his distinguished football career. He shares his thoughts on Jill Ellis’ interview on the show last week and reveals what made Jozy Altidore the perfect tournament roommate. In an exclusive interview for FIFA, Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany explains why he feels he’s ready to lead the German giants into the ground-breaking Club World Cup. Semra catches up with Chelsea reporter Joe Terry to hear how the Blues are looking to add the sparkling trophy to their jam-packed trophy cabinet. And finally, Semra and Mo hear how Orlando will have a special atmosphere during the FIFA Club World Cup.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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How coaches can prepare for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with Jill Ellis
With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fast approaching, Semra Hunter sets out to understand how the managers of the 32 clubs heading for the United States in June will be preparing for the tournament. Who better to find out with than a two-time winning coach of the FIFA Women's World Cup? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis shares her advice for how to approach tournament football. Plus, Semra touches base with FIFA's Ian Holyman, to hear how Paris Saint-Germain are looking to fulfil their ambition and clinch the first FIFA Club World Cup trophy.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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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.
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.