Football fans in the Emirates, assemble as the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup trophy is coming to the mega event Expo 2020 Dubai next month.

Visitors will get an opportunity to view the prestigious trophy and can have their pictures taken with it when the tournament kicks off a series of roadshows from February 3 to12 across the UAE.

The event forms part of the FIFA and the UAE Local Organising Committee’s plans to promote an active lifestyle among the youth while raising awareness about the competition.

FIFA is a prestigious game among football lovers and visitors are eager to meet some of the important aspects of the game too including the crowd favourite, ‘Dhabi’.

Dhabi is a fun-loving young Arabian gazelle and the event’s official mascot will be present to greet fans. Dhabi is gearing up to show everyone his love for football, encourage visitors to be active and healthy, and welcome locals of all ages to the tournament.

Talking about the event, Mohammed Abdulla Hazzam Al Dhaheri, spokesperson for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE Local Organising Committee, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Dhabi back to our community and to roadshow programmes ahead of the highly-anticipated tournament. Our community programmes are a very important part of hosting the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, a global sports capital, for the fifth time. We want to offer fans an unforgettable experience, and one that positively impacts the community and inspires sports participation and a healthy lifestyle.”

The opening match will be between host association champions, Al Jazira Club and OFC representative AS Pirae and is slated to take place on February 3.

The other participating clubs include Chelsea FC, CF Monterrey, Al Hilal SFC, Al Ahly SC and SE Palmeiras, respectively the winners of the UEFA, Concacaf, AFC and CAF Champions Leagues and the CONMEBOL Libertadores.