The 2010 World Football Gala has been postponed.
South Melbourne FC were due to be presented with their Club of the Century for the Oceania Confederation at the Hurlingham Club in London on 1st February 2010, however the International Football Federation of History and Statistics has advised that the ceremony will be postponed until May 2010.
The Club of the Century from each confederation are being 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.
Last updated: Sunday January 31, 2010 9:26AM
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