RABAT : The Club World Cup third-place match between Brazil's Flamengo and Egypt's Al Ahly planned to be held in Rabat before the final on Saturday has been moved to Tangier, FIFA said on Thursday.Host country Morocco decided to switch the venue to preserve the pitch at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium for
RABAT : The Club World Cup third-place match between Brazil's Flamengo and Egypt's Al Ahly planned to be held in Rabat before the final on Saturday has been moved to Tangier, FIFA said on Thursday.
Around 15,000 Brazilian supporters who have travelled to Morocco and had to endure the disappointment of seeing South American champions Flamengo suffer a 3-2 upset loss to Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the semi-finals must decide whether to stay in Rabat for the final or to go to Tangier to watch their team.
"Ticket holders will be able to exchange their current tickets for new ones for the third-place match, or have the option to apply for a refund of existing tickets."
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