This past week, Chelsea lifted the 2022 Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, so we decided to explore a competition that is still unheralded and unloved by many (particularly in Europe). Our choices this week go right back to the first decade of the competition in the 1960s to the new tournament format created in the 21st century, as we discuss the Intercontinental Cup/Club World Cup via a great performance, a great (disallowed) goal and the infamous time that a certain club opted to play in the 2000 World Cup Championship ahead of that year’s FA Cup.
Matt’s Choices
1. The Battle of Montevideo’ - Racing v Celtic 1967 Intercontinental Cup final
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95jKohSPSDo
2. Zico v Liverpool - the 1981 Intercontinental Cup
https://www.planetfootball.com/nostalgia/a-forensic-analysis-of-zicos-midfield-masterclass-vs-liverpool-in-the-1981-mundial/ - Planet Football article by Joshua Law analysing Zico’s performance
3. Manchester United in the 2000 World Club Championship
Marc’s Choices
1. Platini’s disallowed wonder goal in the 1985 Intercontinental Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUhOwDJQAdE
2. Manchester United 5-3 Gamba Osaka in the 2008 Club World Cup semi-final
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAFQFl41RYk
3. Mauricio Molina: top goalscorer in the 2010 Club World Cup