US EditionMeet the amateur New Zealand team aiming to topple soccer’s biggest names at the FIFA Club World Cup
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The Club World Cup is a showcase for large teams — many of them historic — and stars, both young as it is the case of Franco Mastantuono, or more veterans as Lionel Messi. But in the shadows of such glare, the Auckland City, New Zealand club and the only amateur team of the tournament grows. This set, which every two weekend attracts its fans to a small stadium that can accommodate 3,500 people, lands in the United States to measure itself to tr…
Meet the amateur New Zealand team aiming to topple soccer’s biggest names at the FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA’s revamped expanded Club World Cup kicks off on Saturday and most fans’ eyes will be firmly fixed on the plethora of soccer superstars competing for up to $125 million, but look closer and you’ll see a team of amateurs on the pitch too.
Why does Auckland City dispute the Club World Cup? That’s the question we ask ourselves after its debut in this competition. In regulatory terms, the New Zealand team managed to qualify for FIFA’s share of the best OFC Ranking team. But, do they really deserve to participate ahead of FC Barcelona or Liverpool? Learn more (Auto) Title news (Auto) 11864400The Auckland City World Cup debut demonstrated their lack of level to not even compete among …
A team without million-dollar contracts: Auckland City FC from New Zealand. Here's what you need to know about the sensation hoping to beat the big favorites.
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