This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission.
Canelo Alvarez v William Scull - Press ConferenceGetty Images Sport
Siddhant Lazar

WATCH: Michael Buffer delivers iconic 'Let's get ready to rumble?!' call before Chelsea vs Fluminense at 2025 Club World Cup semifinal

FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea
Fluminense

The legendary boxing announcer took center stage at MetLife Stadium to introduce players before the Club World Cup semifinal clash

Fluminense FC v Chelsea FC: Semi Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025Getty Images

WHAT HAPPENED

FIFA brought in Michael Buffer, the world-famous boxing and wrestling announcer, to introduce the teams and players before the Chelsea vs. Fluminense Club World Cup semifinal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 80-year-old announcer, known for his distinctive voice and presentation style, was part of FIFA's effort to add spectacle to the tournament's final stages after concerns about attendance and atmosphere at earlier matches.

Recommended external contentVideoWe need your consent to show you content our Editorial team embedded from Video. You can toggle this (and all other embeds from Video across goal.com) on with one click only and deactivate as well.I confirm that I would like to see external content. Personal identifiable data could be transferred to Third parties. Read more about it in our privacy policy.
Recommended external contentXWe need your consent to show you content our Editorial team embedded from X. You can toggle this (and all other embeds from X across goal.com) on with one click only and deactivate as well.I confirm that I would like to see external content. Personal identifiable data could be transferred to Third parties. Read more about it in our privacy policy.

WATCH THE CLIP

Next matches

Recommended external contentXWe need your consent to show you content our Editorial team embedded from X. You can toggle this (and all other embeds from X across goal.com) on with one click only and deactivate as well.I confirm that I would like to see external content. Personal identifiable data could be transferred to Third parties. Read more about it in our privacy policy.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

By adding entertainment elements like Buffer's announcements, the organization hopes to create more buzz around the competition's climactic stages. Buffer's existing relationship with DAZN, FIFA's global broadcasting partner for the tournament, facilitated this crossover.

Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZN
Stream now

WHAT’S NEXT?

Buffer is expected to continue his announcing duties for the second semifinal between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium.

Advertisement