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The FIFA Council has just ended and important decisions have been made. The return of the Intercontinental Cup is one of the most important news, in addition, the Club World Cup will be played with 32 teams.
The Intercontinental Cup was the favorite of many between 1960 and 2004, where the champions of the Copa Libertadores and the Champions League faced each other. In the new format, teams from the six federations will participate and participation will be based on sporting criteria.
“With the aim of guaranteeing the highest possible quality based on sporting criteria in the four most recent seasons, starting with the group stage of the highest club competition of the corresponding confederation, and encouraging the result of each match of the respective tournament, The following methodology was approved for the new standard classification: 3 points per victory; 1 point for a tie; 3 points for advancing in each phase of the competition,” he indicated.
Source: Elcomercio
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