Football Federation Victoria would like to congratulate South Melbourne FC on their achievement of being named the Club of the Century for the Oceania Confederation.
The Club will be presented their award at the upcoming 2010 World Football Gala being held at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London on 1st February 2010.
The Club of the Century from each confederation is to be honoured as part of the annual football awards which are conducted by the International Football Federation of History and Statistics (IFFHS) on behalf of FIFA. The other winners are:
- Europe - Real Madrid CF (Spain)
- South America - CA Penarol Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Africa- Asante Kotoko FC Kumasi (Ghana)
- Asia - Al-Hilal FC Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Central and North America - CD Saprissa San Juan de Tibas San Jose (Costa Rica)
- Oceania - South Melbourne FC (Australia)
At the Gala event, each Club of the Century will be presented with its award, including a golden trophy and a certificate, by a world-famous footballer.
The event will also be attended by a number of captains of national teams which have qualified for the World Cup 2010 and legends of world football.
South Melbourne FC President, Leo Athanasakis, will travel to London to accept the award on behalf of the Club.
Last updated: Tuesday January 19, 2010 7:19PM
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