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FIFA has intorduced a new format of players presentations as Club World Cup is poised to kickoff.
The 32 teams participating in the inaugural edition of the revamped Club World Cup, kicking off tonight in the USA and culminating on July 13th, will be presented with an NBA-style introduction.
Players will take the field individually as the stadium announcer calls out each starter's name.
FIFA has meticulously planned every detail to ensure the tournament in the United States is a spectacle, even if stadiums aren't at full capacity or if the level of play in some matches doesn't meet fan and media expectations.
To create a captivating and impressive opening for both stadium attendees and television viewers, FIFA has introduced a novel presentation format for this level of competition.
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Teams will be introduced in a style reminiscent of the NBA, American football, and other North American sports, fitting given the tournament's US location.
"Big teams from around the world are coming, and that's exciting for a lot of people. We're talking about major clubs with star players everyone wants to see. This is a first for us, a new and different tournament, and it's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy top-tier soccer here in the United States," said Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.
Players in the starting lineup will enter the field one by one, similar to trophy presentation ceremonies sometimes seen in Europe. They won't enter in single file, as is typically done.
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The stadium announcer will introduce each of the 22 starters by name.
The team captain will be introduced last and will then join their teammates at the center of the pitch.
This innovation is intended to boost soccer's popularity among traditional North American sports. This style of player introduction will primarily be used for the opening round of group stage matches.
"We want to provide an opportunity for clubs from all over the world. This is really about the globalization of football. It's said to be the number one sport, and it is, but the elite level is concentrated in a limited number of clubs and countries. I'm convinced that once the ball starts rolling, the whole world will realize what's happening here. It will be something special," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The Club World Cup kicks off Saturday evening in the United States with a match between Egyptian side Al-Ahly and Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
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