India lifted the Intercontinental Cup as it tamed a young Lebanon side by two second-half goals at the Kalinga Stadium. India beat Lebanon 2-0 in the Intercontinental Cup final at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to win the title.
This is India’s first win over Lebanon since 1977
The Intercontinental Cup is a four-nation football tournament organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in India, from 2018 to present. The tournament is held in the month of June, and is used as a preparation tournament for the India national team for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualification matches
India defeats Lebanon by a 2-0 scoreline to win the Hero Intercontinental Cup for the second time in the Blue Tigers History
The Intercontinental Cup is contested by four teams, which are invited by the AIFF. The teams are usually from different confederations, and the tournament is used to promote international football in India
The Intercontinental Cup has been won by India twice, in 2018 and 2022. The other winners of the tournament are North Korea (2019) and Tajikistan (2021).
Sunil Chhetri’s 46th minute goal broke the deadlock before Lallianzuala Chhangte made it 2-0 in the 66th minute as India beat Lebanon for the first time since 1977.
After defeating Lebanon in the intercontinental cup 2023 final, India have been ranked 98th position in the fifa world rankings, and also getting into the pot-2 of world cup qualifiers
The Intercontinental Cup has been won by India twice, in 2018 and 2022. The other winners of the tournament are North Korea (2019) and Tajikistan (2021).
India Captain Sunil Chhetri, Coach Igor Stimac & AIFF Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran presented the first match ticket of Hero InterContinental Cup to Odisha CM Shri Naveen Patnaik today. Sports city Bhubaneswar is ready to host the four nation competition from June 9-18.
The 2023 Intercontinental Cup was held in Bhubaneswar, India, from 11 to 18 June 2023. The participating teams were India, Lebanon, Syria, and Tajikistan. India won the tournament, defeating Lebanon in the final.
Sahal Abdul Samad weaved past a couple of Lebanon defenders in the 16th minute before making a square pass to Chhetri.
Indian defence – Sandesh Jhingan and Anwar Ali in the centre. And Nikhil Poojary and Akash Mishra on the flanks
FAQs about the Intercontinental Cup:
Q: What is the Intercontinental Cup? A: The Intercontinental Cup is an international football tournament that involves teams from different continents. It traditionally features the champions of Europe (UEFA Champions League) and South America (Copa Libertadores).
Q: When was the Intercontinental Cup first held? A: The Intercontinental Cup was first held in 1960.
Q: Is the Intercontinental Cup still held? A: No, the Intercontinental Cup was discontinued after 2004. It was replaced by the FIFA Club World Cup, which expanded the tournament to include champions from all continents.
Q: Why was the Intercontinental Cup discontinued? A: The Intercontinental Cup was replaced by the FIFA Club World Cup to create a more inclusive and global competition that would involve champions from all confederations.
Q: Which teams have won the most Intercontinental Cups? A: Real Madrid holds the record for the most Intercontinental Cup victories, having won it seven times. They won the tournament in 1960, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Q: How was the Intercontinental Cup different from the FIFA Club World Cup? A: The Intercontinental Cup only involved the champions of Europe and South America. The FIFA Club World Cup expanded the tournament to include champions from all continents.
Q: Which teams participated in the Intercontinental Cup? A: The Intercontinental Cup featured the champions of Europe (UEFA Champions League) and South America (Copa Libertadores).
Q: Can you give some examples of memorable Intercontinental Cup matches? A: There have been many memorable Intercontinental Cup matches throughout its history. Some notable examples include the “Battle of Santiago” between A.C. Milan and Club Atlético Independiente in 1969, the intense matches between Boca Juniors and Real Madrid in 2000, and the thrilling encounter between Manchester United and Palmeiras in 1999.
Q: Are there any plans to revive the Intercontinental Cup? A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there were no official plans to revive the Intercontinental Cup. The FIFA Club World Cup remains the premier international club competition.
Please note that the information provided is accurate up until my last knowledge update in September 2021, and there may have been updates or changes since then.