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Protests and Low Demand Overshadow FIFA Club World Cup Opener

Protests over immigration enforcement have cast a shadow on the tournament’s launch, with many venues reporting disappointing ticket sales.

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Gianni Infantino, presidente de la FIFA, y Ronaldo Nazario, descubren el trofeo del Mundial de Clubes.
El presidente de la FIFA, Giani Infantino, en la presentación del trofeo del Mundial de Clubes.
Gianni Infantino, presidente de la FIFA, entrega el premio The Best a Leo Messi.

Overview

  • The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup kicked off on June 14 with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
  • Protests against President Trump’s immigration raids have disrupted multiple host cities, leading to heightened security measures and curfews.
  • Ticket sales have lagged outside marquee fixtures, forcing FIFA to implement dynamic pricing cuts of up to 84 percent to boost attendance.
  • European heavyweights Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid will begin their group campaigns this week, with Real Madrid already selling out its matches in Miami and Charlotte.
  • DAZN is streaming all 63 matches globally at no cost, and the competition features a record $1 billion prize pool, with the champion standing to earn more than $100 million.