“After the success of the World Cup in Qatar, this World Cup of Clubs takes a very special and special in the world,” said Infantino upon his arrival at the airport of Tangier to attend the semi-finals and final of the World Cup of Clubs, noting that Morocco has made significant efforts and mobilized all the necessary means for the success of this edition.
“FIFA has given Morocco full confidence in the organization of the Club World Cup,” said the president of world football’s governing body.
Infantino is looking forward to returning to Morocco, “a beautiful country of football that had a great success during the world cup in Qatar,” adding that this edition of the Club World Cup, which Morocco is organizing for the third time, has brought together great clubs and aroused the enthusiasm of fans around the world.
The first semi-final of this championship, which will be held in Morocco from February 1 to 11, will pit Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia against CR Flamengo of Brazil on Tuesday evening at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier. The other semifinal will pit Real Madrid against Cairo’s Al Ahly on Wednesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
The final will be played on Saturday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
Source: Agency Morocaine De Presse