Spain proposes 2013 Champions World Cup!!!

Spanish federation has proposed to FIFA (officially) to host the 2nd ever 2013 Champions World Cup. This time it would REPLACE the FIFA COnfederations cup, and have all 8 World Champions competing for the 2nd FIFA Champions World Cup title.
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Germany
- England
- Spain
- Italy
- France


The first one was held in 1980 in Uruguay, and had Uruguay beat Brazil (again) in a famous final that at the time stopped both nations. (2-1)

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=CjyJilRg28M&p=8342ABC46319FC3D&playnext=1&index=6



IMO this would kick SO MUCH ASS. Much better than seeing (no offense): USA vs. Saudi Arabia , or the like. These (along with Holland) are the world's main footballing nations hands down. FIFA are seriously considering it, but I feel it's a no brainer. It's basically a dream tournament.

To be honest we already have this: it's called the World Cup. Those teams rarely fail to qualify and when they do it is well deserved. I'd MUCH MUCH MUCH rather see teams like Portugal and the Netherlands than Uruguay and England.

And obviously Spain is only making this stupid proposal because they just won the World Cup. Had they lost to Holland I'm guessing they would think this was as stupid as I do.

Sounds like a 'World Cup' where it will mostly be played by reserves.

I enjoyed "Le Tournoi" in '97 ... that was a small enough group to see everyone play everyone else in a round-robin format ... for the proposed new tournament, having an 8-team round robin (maybe with a final between the top 2 teams) is the only way I'd really give it respect ... and it's one of the only ways a new tournament could bring something unique to the international football scene ...

but if it is going to be 2 groups of 4, I'd prefer to keep the Confederations Cup ... the Confed Cup is a chance for smaller nations to play the big boys, for the regional champions to get some global recognition of their cup-winning efforts, and for the world to see some upsets happen ... back in 2003, Eto'o's wondergoal against Brazil gave Cameroon and Africa a victory to be proud of ... Egypt have been jinxed in their World Cup qualifying efforts in recent years; but in 2009, they gave Brazil a right scare through the mercurial Mohamed Zidan ... and again in 2009, the boost to sah-curr's image in the US was HUGE when they made it to the final by beating Spain, and made Brazil produce a stunning comeback by going 2-0 up in the final ... I like to see that sort of stuff happen ...

actually, I don't see why we couldn't have both ... the Confed Cup could be held the year before the World Cup, while the new Champions World Trophy could happen the year after the World Cup ... the Copa America could shift to an even year cycle, coinciding with EURO years (the time difference would mean that there would be no overlap of TV coverage even if they happened during the same month -- which doesn't have to happen, but wouldn't matter anyway) ...

Thing is this isn't meant to replace the Confederations cup , it's supposed to be a 1 off thing held every few decades.
I'm pretty sure it would be the same format as the 1980 tournament. 2 groups, winners move on to final.

Though the $$$ that would come from this would be incredible. Even though most of those countries mentioned make the WC , they don't necessarily play each other often. (IE: Brazil played Germany for the first time...EVER in 2002. Brazil played England in 1970 and then in 2002, etc.)


I like the Confederations cup, it's cute. But to be honest, you must be on crack to pass on a 1 every 30 years tournament featuring potential classics from the most historic football nations on the planet.

Spain vs. Argentina final , 99,000 people , for the Cup winner's cup held every 30 years or......
Not dissing on Cameroon, MExico , USA's out there, but it's a no brainer.

If it's a one off every 30 years I guess I can get on board. But with all due respect to Spain I don't think they should host it. I'd put it in Dubai assuming they can control the temperature on the field.

ShiftyPowers;2952274 said:

If it's a one off every 30 years I guess I can get on board. But with all due respect to Spain I don't think they should host it. I'd put it in Dubai assuming they can control the temperature on the field.

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ditto, but with "Qatar" replacing "Dubai" ...

Is Qatar flying under the radar for super rich Middle Eastern countries?

it's not under the radar here

Those are good places to have it. Though from what I read on MARCA, it seems that Brazil wouldn't lose the right to host a tournament that summer (since the confed. cup is scheduled at this point).
It would most likely be in Brazil.
It's interesting, but from what I read, FIFA are seriously considering this

FIFA ****s everything up. The Maracana would be a great place for the final.... IN THEORY, but if you want to maximize revenue and make it 100% sure that everything is PERFECT, you can't do better than one of the oil/investment utopias (for the rich) on the Arabian Peninsula.

One of the most stupid ideas I've ever heard.

Just cause these teams got the best talent in the world doesnt mean it will make a great tournament. England, Italy and France both just had a **** world cup. England vs France would be a borefest. Argentina didnt even turn up against a tough team.

Seems to me the only reason you would be in favor of this is because Uruguay is in it, latching onto their WC wins from a century ago.


Brazil always qualifies to the Confed out of South America...


I don't think nations would take this seriously. Times have changed.

Hi everybody,

I am German and I created an account just to say that i would love to see such a tournament. It would definitely kick ass.

I am quite sure that at least the german squad would take that cup serious as hell. They are waiting desperately for facing Spain again to finally defeat them.
And for the other teams, I believe they would also burn to win as there is so much rivalry between theese nations.

But FIFA would have to give the dutch guys a champions title honoris causa

MrHouse;2952803 said:

Hi everybody,

I am German and I created an account just to say that i would love to see such a tournament. It would definitely kick ass.

I am quite sure that at least the german squad would take that cup serious as hell. They are waiting desperately for facing Spain again to finally defeat them.
And for the other teams, I believe they would also burn to win as there is so much rivalry between theese nations.

But FIFA would have to give the dutch guys a champions title honoris causa

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You're German?!?! Listen to this man, for he speaketh the truth.

Mandieta6;2952807 said:

You're German?!?! Listen to this man, for he speaketh the truth.

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Sure, we always do except of a few years in the last century. You are allowed to doubt what was said then.

Haha

Haha!

Brilliant.

MrHouse;2952803 said:

But FIFA would have to give the dutch guys a champions title honoris causa

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damn straight! they deserve it