Posted January 17Jan 17 TikTok will go bananas at this news. At least after Better Man they now know who he is now or will the question continue & they run out of luck on Sunday as TikTok is due to close down to US users :lol: . As we know Robbie has a big history with FIFA going back to "It's Only Us" which was a recording made for the FIFA 2000 soundtrack https://www.instagram.com/p/DE6pC5nIy6b/?img_index=7 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour begins in New York Robbie Williams and Alexis Ffrench performed as the FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour was launched at The Landmark, Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship store. FIFA President and FIFA Secretary General joined by legends of the game and stars of the entertainment industry to celebrate the start of a historic journey Trophy to visit 29 cities ahead of opening match on Saturday, 14 June 2025 Ticket sales reopen, with seats for all play-off matches now available to the general public The FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour was launched today at The Landmark, Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the start of a historic five-month global journey that will see the new, shimmering prize visit the home cities of all 32 competing clubs around the world. The New York departure event – a glittering celebration of this brand-new, generation-defining tournament – was attended by over 200 special guests. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström were by joined by presidents, CEOs and guests from participating clubs, representatives of FIFA commercial and media partners, including the tournament’s exclusive global broadcaster, DAZN, as well as Tiffany & Co.’s leadership. The event reached a crescendo with a headline performance from music icon Robbie Williams – who delivered an intimate stripped-back set from his incredible catalogue of greatest hits and new material – all after a soulful session with one of the world’s leading classical musicians, the pianist and composer Alexis Ffrench, who kicked off the event. “Over 140 days in 29 cities across 20 countries, this will be an epic journey for the trophy and a tournament that is breaking new ground and redefining global club football – and we’ve sent it off in style,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour will give players, coaches and fans from all over the world the chance to see the most coveted prize in global club football live, taking their passion to the world and uniting them in their excitement and the dream of becoming the first winners of the new FIFA Club World Cup.” The dazzling event coincided with the reopening of ticket sales for the inaugural tournament, with the general public now able to book their seats for all play-off matches, in addition to the group-stage matches offered in the first sales phase. Details of this sales phase can be found on FIFA.com/tickets. A truly global journey to 'Take It To The World!' The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy will now travel to Europe and embark on an epic 147-day tour across 20 countries and 29 cities, starting in Lisbon, Portugal. From Manchester to Tokyo, from Rio de Janeiro to Casablanca, this five-month journey will culminate in Miami in time for the tournament’s opening match on Saturday, 14 June 2025, when Inter Miami CF take on Al Ahly FC at the 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium. The Trophy Tour’s objective is to ”Take It To The World!”, and FIFA is inviting all 32 participating clubs to celebrate with their fans and share what sets them apart, both on and off the pitch, with a global audience. Each stop will share stories of the spirit, soul and traditions of the participating clubs through once-in-a-lifetime moments and events for the public. Fans will be able to follow these stories with content and interviews from the tour available across DAZN.com. For more information on the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour and its journey, visit FIFA.com. The innovative new FIFA Club World Cup Trophy was designed by FIFA and crafted in collaboration with global luxury jeweller, Tiffany & Co. It was first unveiled digitally in November 2024 and officially presented for the first time during the tournament draw in Miami soon after. The dazzling trophy will be lifted for the first time at the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Detailed information on the trophy design can be found on FIFA.com. Fans can also find out all the information on the new club tournament with details of the qualified teams, groups, fixtures, competition format, hosts, tickets and more at FIFA.com. An exciting journey awaits the participating teams and their fans in the US from Saturday, 14 June, while all 63 matches will be available live and for free worldwide across DAZN.com. https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/cl...ffanys-new-york Edited January 17Jan 17 by Sydney11
January 17Jan 17 Author Robbie Williams puts on a dashing display in a lilac suit as he is joined by wife Ayda Field at FIFA World Cup gala in New York days after couple were forced to flee LA fires Photo Joe Schildhorn bfa.com Robbie Williams put on a dashing display in a lilac suit as he was joined by his wife Ayda Field at a glitzy New York gala on Thursday. The former Take That singer, 50, was at the Tiffany & Co. store in The Landmark Building, Manhattan, to unveil the trophy for the FIFA Club World Cup, a football competition set to be held in the United States this summer. Robbie, whose biopic Better Man came out in the US last week, looked slick in his wide-lapelled double-breasted suit which he paired with a lilac shirt and a thick silver chain worn over his collar. American actress Ayda, 45, meanwhile opted for an all-black look, teaming a slightly-cropped black buttoned blouse with some black flared trousers. She accessorised with a series of silver bangles worn on her left wrist. The appearance in The Big Apple comes just days after the pair were forced to flee Los Angeles after wildfires ravaged the city. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/artic...-wildfires.html Edited January 17Jan 17 by Sydney11
January 17Jan 17 Author Rob has long association with FIFA 1GddBJkj1mc?si=qUqaBAMrg53pJZoP 9Obn9Ukt8j8?si=dZImYt5SzeXaiw58 "It's Only Us" is a song by English singer Robbie Williams, released as a double A-side with a cover of "She's the One" on 8 November 1999. Unlike "She's the One", "It's Only Us" was a brand new recording made for the FIFA 2000 soundtrack. As such, it did not originally appear on I've Been Expecting You but was eventually added to its 2002 reissue (replacing "Jesus in a Camper Van" due to copyright issues). The song became Williams' second number-one single in the United Kingdom, spending one week at number one. "It's Only Us" is the theme song to the EA Sports release of FIFA 2000, something which Williams agreed to on the condition that his team, Port Vale F.C., was included in the game. The video features a computer-animated Williams as part of the Port Vale football team and flying through space. The official soundtrack to FIFA 2000, entitled FIFA 2000: The Album, was released in 1999 and "It's Only Us" was the "official single" from it. The music video for the song also featured as an Enhanced CD feature on the album. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Only_Us Edited January 17Jan 17 by Sydney11
January 17Jan 17 TikTok will go bananas at this news. At least after Better Man they now know who he is now or will the question continue & they run out of luck on Sunday as TikTok is due to close down to US users :lol: . 🤣🤣🤣
January 27Jan 27 Waiting for a new song by this summer :) But the tournament will be since middle of June to middle of July. How it's possible to come USA for performing during the Tour?... **************** Robbie Williams to perform song for Club World Cup as part of new FIFA ambassador role. British singer and songwriter Robbie Williams’ new ambassadorial role at FIFA will see him perform a song for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Williams, who has recently been named as a music ambassador for football’s world governing body, will also collaborate with FIFA at future events and tournaments as part of the deal. The 50-year-old was in New York on January 16 to sing a medley of songs at the Club World Cup’s launch event for its trophy tour. And as part of his set, which included hits such as ‘Feel’, Williams performed snippets of his song for the Club World Cup. Williams is a lifelong supporter of Port Vale, an English team playing in League Two, and was named their club president last year. A FIFA spokesperson told The Athletic: “We can confirm that FIFA is collaborating with Robbie Williams – our new FIFA Music Ambassador – and his team on a number of new music projects for future FIFA tournaments and events, one of which is for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025.” Williams has been used in the past by FIFA, including at the opening ceremony of the 2018 men’s World Cup in Russia. His performance provoked U.S. broadcaster Fox to issue an apology — via the Hollywood Reporter — after he stuck his middle finger up directly into the camera during the broadcast, which would have been beamed into millions of homes worldwide. During the Club World Cup’s trophy tour launch event in New York, Williams told FIFA that the revamped tournament is “something wonderful to look forward to” and that football “alleviates our problems and soothes our troubles”. The 32-team competition, which will include Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Miami and Juventus, begins on June 14 and ends on July 13. Having initially struggled to find a broadcast partner for the tournament, DAZN agreed a $1billion deal with FIFA that will see all 63 matches made free to air across the globe in a bid to attract as many viewers as possible. FIFA has previously denied that it was a struggle and says it was assessing the market. Tickets to watch the games in person went on sale last week and the tournament opener, which will be played between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, will cost $230 for the cheapest seats with prices rising to $700. Prices could still rise as FIFA announced it will use “adaptive pricing”, better known as ‘dynamic pricing’, which means if they are in demand then it becomes more expensive, or if there is little demand, then the cost should decrease. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6082791/20...club-world-cup/
January 27Jan 27 Author Waiting for a new song by this summer :) But the tournament will be since middle of June to middle of July. How it's possible to come USA for performing during the Tour?... **************** Robbie Williams to perform song for Club World Cup as part of new FIFA ambassador role. British singer and songwriter Robbie Williams’ new ambassadorial role at FIFA will see him perform a song for this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Williams, who has recently been named as a music ambassador for football’s world governing body, will also collaborate with FIFA at future events and tournaments as part of the deal. The 50-year-old was in New York on January 16 to sing a medley of songs at the Club World Cup’s launch event for its trophy tour. And as part of his set, which included hits such as ‘Feel’, Williams performed snippets of his song for the Club World Cup. Williams is a lifelong supporter of Port Vale, an English team playing in League Two, and was named their club president last year. A FIFA spokesperson told The Athletic: “We can confirm that FIFA is collaborating with Robbie Williams – our new FIFA Music Ambassador – and his team on a number of new music projects for future FIFA tournaments and events, one of which is for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025.” Williams has been used in the past by FIFA, including at the opening ceremony of the 2018 men’s World Cup in Russia. His performance provoked U.S. broadcaster Fox to issue an apology — via the Hollywood Reporter — after he stuck his middle finger up directly into the camera during the broadcast, which would have been beamed into millions of homes worldwide. During the Club World Cup’s trophy tour launch event in New York, Williams told FIFA that the revamped tournament is “something wonderful to look forward to” and that football “alleviates our problems and soothes our troubles”. The 32-team competition, which will include Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Miami and Juventus, begins on June 14 and ends on July 13. Having initially struggled to find a broadcast partner for the tournament, DAZN agreed a $1billion deal with FIFA that will see all 63 matches made free to air across the globe in a bid to attract as many viewers as possible. FIFA has previously denied that it was a struggle and says it was assessing the market. Tickets to watch the games in person went on sale last week and the tournament opener, which will be played between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, will cost $230 for the cheapest seats with prices rising to $700. Prices could still rise as FIFA announced it will use “adaptive pricing”, better known as ‘dynamic pricing’, which means if they are in demand then it becomes more expensive, or if there is little demand, then the cost should decrease. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6082791/20...club-world-cup/ Although after all the hopping around he has done from country to country for the past couple of months anything is possible :unsure:
February 14Feb 14 So the new song for FIFA has been written by Rob and Karl Brazil. Waiting for that! Robbie Williams joins FIFA as ambassador & teases exciting music collaborations Williams has been a fan of soccer for years Robbie Williams is achieving one of his dreams. The British singer and international superstar is FIFA's latest ambassador, a job that will result in exciting musical contributions that fans will enjoy through some of FIFA's upcoming soccer tournaments. Earlier this year, it was announced that Williams would be working with FIFA on some songs that will debut at this year's FIFA Club World Cup. "I am super excited that there is a proper competition happening this summer. Whenever there is a summer without football, I get very, very bored." (RW) This tournament began 25 years ago, and pits 32 of the best clubs in the world against each other, in the style of the FIFA World Cup. As teams play against each other, more and more will make their way through the rounds, until they reach the final stages of the tournament. The event is taking place this year, in the US, between June and July. It's being hosted a year ahead of the World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, the US, and Mexico. Williams and FIFA announced their partnership in January, at an event that kicked off the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. This event is a six-month tour that will have the trophy visiting the 32 cities that will be participating in the tournament. The celebration was hosted at Tiffany & Co.’s flagship Manhattan store, in New York since the legendary retailer designed the trophy and its look. The event concluded with various performances, including one by the pianist and composer Alexis French, who opened the show, and Williams, who closed it out with some of his biggest hits. "The FIFA Club World Cup is definitely going to take soccer in the United States and the global football community to a new level." (Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA) The FIFA trophy will be visiting the 32 cities participating in the tournament Williams' musical projects with FIFA have yet to be announced, but he appears thrilled with the opportunity of getting to collaborate with the organization. Aside from his work as a musician, Williams is also invested in soccer, being the President of the English club Port Vale FC. He previously performed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, singing in the opening ceremony. "Football is my security blanket and what better than this massive competition this summer? I can’t wait to watch," said Williams. https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/2025021...collaborations/
February 15Feb 15 Author So the new song for FIFA has been written by Rob and Karl Brazil. Waiting for that! Robbie Williams joins FIFA as ambassador & teases exciting music collaborations Williams has been a fan of soccer for years Robbie Williams is achieving one of his dreams. The British singer and international superstar is FIFA's latest ambassador, a job that will result in exciting musical contributions that fans will enjoy through some of FIFA's upcoming soccer tournaments. Earlier this year, it was announced that Williams would be working with FIFA on some songs that will debut at this year's FIFA Club World Cup. "I am super excited that there is a proper competition happening this summer. Whenever there is a summer without football, I get very, very bored." (RW) This tournament began 25 years ago, and pits 32 of the best clubs in the world against each other, in the style of the FIFA World Cup. As teams play against each other, more and more will make their way through the rounds, until they reach the final stages of the tournament. The event is taking place this year, in the US, between June and July. It's being hosted a year ahead of the World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, the US, and Mexico. Williams and FIFA announced their partnership in January, at an event that kicked off the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. This event is a six-month tour that will have the trophy visiting the 32 cities that will be participating in the tournament. The celebration was hosted at Tiffany & Co.’s flagship Manhattan store, in New York since the legendary retailer designed the trophy and its look. The event concluded with various performances, including one by the pianist and composer Alexis French, who opened the show, and Williams, who closed it out with some of his biggest hits. "The FIFA Club World Cup is definitely going to take soccer in the United States and the global football community to a new level." (Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA) The FIFA trophy will be visiting the 32 cities participating in the tournament Williams' musical projects with FIFA have yet to be announced, but he appears thrilled with the opportunity of getting to collaborate with the organization. Aside from his work as a musician, Williams is also invested in soccer, being the President of the English club Port Vale FC. He previously performed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, singing in the opening ceremony. "Football is my security blanket and what better than this massive competition this summer? I can’t wait to watch," said Williams. https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/2025021...collaborations/ Ooooh ! that's interesting, Thanks for that Alex ... The FOFA Club WC starts June 15th
March 27Mar 27 I want get this NEW song so badly :))And hope for some more events with Rob around this event.When will be the next round? :)https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/trophy-tourhttps://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/robbie-williams-music-ambassador-club-world-cup-2025-song
May 14May 14 And I still believe in a new song for this event...1 month before the event today.For Euro2020 in 2021 Bono & Co released the song 1 month before...
May 14May 14 Author 2 hours ago, Better Man said:And I still believe in a new song for this event...1 month before the event today.For Euro2020 in 2021 Bono & Co released the song 1 month before...For one minute I thought that this was for the Euro2025 . Yes I also have fingers crossed for a new song. It's Only Us will be hard to beat though Main theme of fifa 2000.Replaced in 2002 in the album i've been expecting you track "Jesus In A Camper Van".Also included in album 'Rules of Life' as a bonus track with the name "Only us".EnjoyVideo thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@geoborgreece
May 20May 20 Author Robbie Williams to Kick Off FIFA Club World Cup in Miami20.05.2025 09:16The highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup is ready to set the stage alight in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, bringing with it a fresh and exhilarating new format featuring 32 teams. As if the thrill of world-class football wasn't enough, British pop sensation Robbie Williams is all set to crank up the excitement, headlining the opening ceremony in Miami with his electrifying performance.Williams, at the sprightly age of 51, will serenade soccer fans with an exclusive song just before the curtain-raiser clash between Al Ahly and Inter Miami on June 15. Known for his undying love for the beautiful game, Williams is a die-hard Manchester United enthusiast and maintains a cordial kinship with former German footie ace Toni Kroos. Moreover, he's the proud president of Port Vale FC, the pride of Stoke-on-Trent, which competes in England's esteemed League Two.Read more: UEFA Unveils New Criteria for the 2025 Ballon d'Or AwardRobbie Williams' flair certainly isn't new to the football world. Back in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he made waves by performing an intimate concert for the English squad and belting out a stunning duet of "My Way" with Bayern Munich's goal machine, Harry Kane. Now, the ex-Take That star is primed for his spotlight moment at the Club World Cup. Reflecting on this thrilling prospect, Williams quipped, "A summer without football is just boring. It feels almost lonely, but now we have this fantastic tournament. Thank you, FIFA, for giving me this competition – now I won’t have to feel alone in the summer. Football is like a security blanket for me, and what could be better than this huge tournament? I can’t wait to be a part of it with my music!"The matches promise to dazzle fans across eleven U.S. cities, featuring iconic locations like Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington, Orlando (with two stadiums), Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. The ultimate showdown is destined to captivate at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Read more: Budweiser Unveils Special Packaging for 2025 FIFA Club World CupOn the pitch, German Bundesliga titans Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are gearing up to take the tournament by storm. Bayern Munich finds itself in Group C, facing off against Auckland City FC (New Zealand), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Benfica (Portugal). Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund battles it out in Group F against Fluminense (Brazil), Ulsan Hyundai FC (South Korea), and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa).Robbie Williams to Kick Off FIFA Club World Cup in Miami - footboom1.com Edited May 20May 20 by Sydney11
