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FIFA unveiled the winning trophy for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup that begins next summer.

Created in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., the 24-karat gold vermeil trophy's shield can transform into a multifaceted and orbital structure.

It's inspired by four key elements: maps of pioneering journeys, the periodic table, astronomy and the Voyager Golden Records.

The trophy includes a neat design element. There are celestial symbols that represent the approximate positions of the planets when FIFA was founded on May 21, 1904 in Paris and the tournament's opening match on June 15.

Also featured are inscriptions of the world map, all 211 FIFA member associations, laser-engraved descriptions of the game — such as a bicycle kick and diving save — and wording in 13 languages including Braille on the hardware.

Space is left on the trophy to laser-engrave the emblems of the winning clubs from the 24 editions of the tournament. The central disc includes various icons that capture football's traditions.

Everton's long-running ownership saga has ended after a takover from U.S. firm the Friedkin Group was completed on Thursday, the club has announced.

The American ownership group takes over British-Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% majority share of the club, which will move next season from its long-term home, Goodison Park, to a new riverfront stadium.

Everton becomes the 10th club in the Premier League to be under American ownership.

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.

The 24-year-old and his club boycotted the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony after missing out to Manchester City's Rodri - but he picked up this prize in Doha.

Vinicius played a key role in Real's Champions League and La Liga-winning campaign in 2023-24, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists.

Earlier in the ceremony, Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the women's player of the year for the second year in a row.

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Marrakesh.

The Atalanta forward saw off competition from Ivory Coast's Simon Adingra, Guinea's Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and South Africa's Ronwen Williams.

Lookman is the second consecutive Nigerian to claim the award after Victor Osimhen in 2023.