HibeeJibee Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 This entirely passed me by a few months ago but apparently the Artemio Franchi Trophy is being revived next year? This was the national teams equivalent of the Intercontinental Cup - pitting the winners of the Euros against the winners of the Copa America in the same manner as club sides - until superseded by the Confederations Cup much as the Club World Cup later did in the Intercontinental Cup. Apparently the winners and runners-up of the Euros and Copa America will play the tournament in Milan, during the international break in March 2018, drawn on the basis of Portugal v Argentina and Chile v France. So for Portugal between now and the summer of 2019 there is a potential "quintuple" up for grabs in the shape of the Euros (already secured), Confederations Cup (this June), Artemio Franchi Trophy (March 2018), World Cup (June 2018) and the new League of Nations Finals Tournament (June 2019). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Bump. Above never happened, but UEFA + CONMEBOL have announced the cup - rebranded the "Grand Final" - now returns, pitting Italy against Argentina in London on Wednesday 1st June: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12496596/italy-vs-argentina-wembley-on-course-to-host-first-final-between-champions-of-europe-and-south-america-in-june 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Stiles Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 In theory, this should be a great, one off game. The champions of the two major footballing powers playing off against each other. But FIFA and UEFA have devalued the game so much it'll end up just another TV motivated, cash cow of a meaningless game with shadow squads going through the motions that'll have the fraction of the audience it should have. Ian Wright will probably bleat about it being racist as it only involves Europe and South America. The principle of less is more doesn't apply to football now unfortunately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 Venue confirmed on Tuesday as Wembley, then tickets went on sale yesterday - £55 / £40 / £25 actually pretty decent value. Italy managed to get themself knocked out of actual WC last night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentGuerin Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: Venue confirmed on Tuesday as Wembley, then tickets went on sale yesterday - £55 / £40 / £25 actually pretty decent value. Italy managed to get themself knocked out of actual WC last night. I might go to that. I love shite like this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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