• Visa confirmed as the Official Payment Technology Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup™
• Long-standing FIFA Partner set to deliver activations across the groundbreaking tournament
• Fans eager to be part of history can secure their tickets at FIFA.com/tickets

F IFA is proud to announce that Visa, a long-standing FIFA partner and global leader in digital payments, will be an Official Partner of the maiden edition of the FIFA Club World Cup™, which will take place across the United States from Saturday, 14 June, to Sunday, 13 July 2025. This truly historic tournament marks a revolutionary new chapter in the world of football. For the first time ever, 32 of the planet’s most iconic teams, from across all six confederations, will battle it out over four weeks to be crowned club world champions.

As an Official FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Partner, Visa will amplify the fan experience through unique programs for spectators that bring them closer to the action across the United States this June and July. Visa has a long-standing relationship with FIFA, spanning both the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, as well as the youth, futsal, beach soccer and esport competitions organised by world footballs’ governing body. “As a partner, Visa has played a standout role in growing the global game, and we’re excited to have them with us as the kick-off of this historic competition approaches,” said FIFA Chief Business Officer, Romy Gai. “

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will transform the global club landscape. With the unsurpassed scale of Visa and its commitment to innovation, we’re proud to welcome another powerhouse brand that is perfectly aligned with the bold vision of this tournament” Frank Cooper III, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa added: “This addition to our partnership with FIFA underscores Visa’s commitment to football at every level, from grassroots to the grandest stages. We’re excited to take part in this groundbreaking tournament and to bring new experiences to our clients, cardholders and fans alike.”

Featuring the greatest teams on the planet, superstar players from across the globe and no shortage of high-stakes actions, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ promises to redefine how, when and where the true club world champion is crowned. Fans from around the world are set to come together to mark the inception of a new global tradition, and tickets remain available to join them. Visit FIFA.com/ tickets to secure your seat and be part of football history. Additional FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Partners and Suppliers are currently being contracted and expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Chukwu can never be forgotten –Gusau

President of the nation’s soccer governing body, NFF, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has declared that late former Green Eagles captain Christian Chukwu is a man that can never be forgotten. Gusau spoke Friday afternoon in Enugu when a delegation from the Executive Board of NFF and FA Chairmen from the South East zone paid a condolence visit to Chukwu’s family. Gusau who spoke through his first vice, Felix Anyansi Agwu described Chukwu as a very patriotic ex international that served the country with all his heart and mind. “The late Chukwu gave his all for the country.

He served Nigeria with all his heart…he is a hero even in death. One thing is clear Chukwu can never be forgotten given how well he served the country and his achievements both as a player and as a coach,” Gusau stated. The NFF president noted that the visit was not just a condolence visit but one the soccer federation wanted to use as an avenue to get first hand plans being put in place by the family ahead of Chukwu’s burial and for the family and the soccer house to be on the same page.

“We want to be on the same page with the family and know what plans they are putting in place. Chukwu is a hero and the NFF will participate fully in his burial,” Gusau assured. Chukwu’s son, Emeka while responding on behalf of the family commended the NFF leadership for the visit even as he disclosed that the family would soon make public plans being put in place to give a befitting burial to the departed former Green Eagles captain who led the nation to home victory at the 1980 Nations Cup.

Emeka stressed that the family would need all the support from not just the soccer federation but from the federal government to give his father a befitting burial haven served the country meritoriously as a footballer. “My late father was a great man. He did his very best for our dear country and my prayers is that the country would appreciate what he has done now that he is no more with us.” Those who made the visit to the Chukwu family include Executive Board member George Aluo who is the Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Chairman of Enugu FA Barrister Tony Ugwu, Imo FA Chairman, Barrister Ifeanyi Dike and Anambra FA Chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi.