ZURICH/ABU DHABI: Jair Marrufo from the United States will referee Saturday’s final of the FIFA Club World Cup between Real Madrid and Al Ain at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Marrufo, who has been a FIFA referee since 2007, took charge of Belgium’s 5-2 victory over Tunisia at the World Cup finals in Russia in June.

Frank Anderson and Corey Rochwell, also from the US, will be his assistant referees.

Al Ain, from host nation United Arab Emirates, are chasing history in the attempt to become the first non-European or South American outfit to win the world club prize.

They sprung a semi-final surprise by defeating South American champions River Plate from Argentina on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Madrid, WHO defeated Japan’s Kashima Antlers 3-1 with a hat-trick from Gareth Bale, will be without injured Marco Asensio in the final.

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FIFA Club World Cup trophy fact sheet:

Designer Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Birmingham, UKJane Powell (lead), Dawn Forbes
Manufacturer Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Birmingham UK
Description: The design shows six staggered pillars, representing the six participating teams from the respective six Confederations, and one separate metal structure referencing the host of the competition. They hold up a globe in the shape of a football – a consistent feature amongst almost all of FIFA’s event trophies. The graceful curves and inherent strength of the trophy evoke the balletic and athletic qualities necessary to successfully compete in the FIFA Club World Cup and the tension and movement describe the competitive energy amongst the participants.
Year of design and manufacture: 2005
Material: Brass, copper, sterling silver, gilding metal, aluminium,chrome and rhodium, gold plated
Weight: 5.2 kg
Height: 50 cm
Base diameter: 20 cm
Widest point: 20 cm

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