The Club World Cup is about to start. Do you know its past and present life? Let s take a look at the full review of the 25th Toyota Cup
1:05am, 13 June 2025Football
On June 15, another reorganized Club World Cup is about to begin, and 32 top football clubs from all continents around the world will contribute 63 exciting games to fans around the world.
In fact, this is not the first time the Club World Cup has been reorganized. This event originated from the Intercontinental Cup in the 1960s. After entering the 1980s, Japan's Toyota began to host this event, and the Intercontinental Cup was renamed the Toyota Cup. It was in this era that television began to become popular in the country, and the Toyota Cup also carries memories of several generations of Chinese fans. Next, the editor will take you to review the entire history of the Toyota Cup.
The first session, on February 11, 1981, Uruguayan National Team defeated England's Nottingham Forest 1-0 with Victorino's only goal in the game in the opening 10 minutes, winning the first Toyota Cup trophy in history. Victorino also became the first player to drive to the Toyota car on the sidelines. All the Toyota Cups after that were scheduled to be held at the end of the year.
The second session, on December 13, 1981, Flamenco from Brazil defeated England Liverpool 3:0. "Bai Baili" Zico gave three exquisite assists, helping teammates Adilio and Nunez penetrate Liverpool goals three times. Zico was elected the best player in the game and drove through Toyota.
The third session, on December 12, 1982, Penarol from Uruguay defeated the Aston Villa 2-0, Jail and Chalua each scored a goal, helping Jail, who had the first record, was elected the best in the game.
The European champions in the first three times were all England teams, but without exception, they all failed.
The fourth session, on December 11, 1983, the Brazilian Gremio defeated Germany's Hamburg 2-1. In the 37th minute of the first half, Renato scored twice in the right side of the penalty area and shot from a low angle to help complete Gremio scored first. Before the second half was approaching the end of the second half, Magath took a free kick in the frontcourt, Schroeder's shot in front of the goal helped Hamburg tie the score. Three minutes into the overtime game, Renato used his personal ability again in the penalty area and shook the angle to score again, helping the team win the Toyota Cup. Renato, who was shooting left and right, drove away from Toyota.
Fifth session, on December 9, 1984, the first team from Argentina made its debut, while Liverpool was the first team in history to participate in the Toyota Cup twice. Unfortunately, in the 6 minutes of the game, Percudani of the Independent team cut his throat with a sword, making Liverpool return in hatred again. After the game, Perkudani held up a huge car key and was elected as MVP.
The first five Toyota Cups were taken away by South American teams, and all European teams were defeated.
The sixth session, on December 5, 1985, the Italian team Juventus led by Platini, played against the Argentine Youth. After the game started, the Argentine Youth took the lead twice. Juventus relied on goals from Platini and Lauderup to help the team tie the score, and finally defeated the Argentine Youth 6-4 in the penalty shootout. Platini made a wonderful half-turn in this game and scored a goal, but unfortunately the referee was awarded the goal to be invalid. Platini could only pose in a sleeping position on the turf and protested. After the game, Platini, who scored a goal and gave an assist, won the best, and the European team won the Toyota Cup for the first time.
The seventh session, on December 14, 1986, Argentina River Plate defeated the Romanian Bucharest star team 1-0, and Arzanidi, who scored the only goal, was named the best in the game. It is from this session that the Toyota Cup has begun to be broadcasted in China.
The 8th session, on December 13, 1987, Penarro from Uruguay participated in the Toyota Cup for the second time, and their opponent was Porto from Portugal. The game was played in heavy snow, and the turf was covered with thick snow, making it difficult for the players on both sides to play. In the end, Porto defeated Penarrole 2-1, and Algerian player Majer, who won the world goal, was elected the best. He is also the first African player to drive through Toyota.
The ninth session, on December 11, 1988, Eindhoven, Netherlands, played against the Uruguayan nation. After the game started, Estorazza scored first, and then the "lone wolf" Romario and Koeman scored a goal each to help Eindhoven overtake the score. Estorazza helped the team tie the score in the last moment of overtime. In the penalty shootout, both sides punished ten rounds in a row, and the goalkeeper of the National Team Sere saved four penalty kicks. In the end, the Uruguayan National Team defeated Eindhoven 9-8 with a total score, and Estorazar was elected the best.
The 10th session, on December 17, 1989, the Italian AC Milan, led by the Dutch Three Musketeers, faced the Medellin nation from Colombia. In this game, Gulit was absent due to injury, but AC Milan still had an absolute advantage on the field. The madman Iquita took a high and low block, and his performance was almost perfect. It was not until the last moment of overtime that AC Milan relied on a free kick opportunity at the top of the arc in front of the penalty area that Alberigo Evani, who had only made a substitute in the second half, made a half-high ball through the gap in the wall and flew into the net against the goal post. Iquita was extremely depressed. Evani undoubtedly became the best.
The eleventh session, on December 9, 1990, AC Milan made another appearance, winning Paraguay Olympia 3-0. As the first half approached, Rijkald pulled out the onion hammer in the dry land in the penalty area and knocked open the opponent's door to help the team get the lead. After the change of sides, Van Basten hit the post twice and the ball bounced back twice. First, he helped Stropa easily eat cake in front of the goal to expand the score. Then Rijkald jumped over the dragon goal and rushed to the top to secure the victory. In the end, AC Milan successfully defended its title, and Rijkaard was elected the best.
The twelfth session, on December 8, 1991, the former Yugoslav giant Belgrade Red Star vs. Kolkolo, Chile. In the first half, Savicevic punched through the opponent's defense like a scalpel, and Yugovic received the ball and shot to score.. Before the end of the half, Savicevic was sent off for a tackle foul from behind and was sent off by a red card. However, in the second half, Yugovic and Pantev scored goals one after another, defeating their opponents 3-0. Yugovic, who scored twice, was elected the best, and the European team won the Toyota Cup three times in a row, but in the next three years, the Toyota Cup began to change.
The thirteenth session, on December 12, 1992, Barcelona coached by Cruyff played against Sao Paulo, Brazil. About 10 minutes into the game, Stoickov made a world shot in front of the penalty area to help Barcelona take the lead. However, Lai scored on his head and kicked each in the first and second half, helping Sao Paulo reverse 2-1 and taking away the Toyota Cup. There is no need to say about the best player in the game.
The 14th session, on December 13, 1993, the European runner-up AC Milan, temporarily replaced the disqualified Marseille, against Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this game, AC Milan fell behind twice twice to tie the score. Unfortunately, in the last three minutes of the game, São Paulo was defeated by Muller, AC Milan lost 2-3 and missed the third time to win the Toyota Cup. Cerezo, who completed one pass and one shot in Sao Paulo, was elected the best in the game.
Fifteenth session, on December 1, 1994, AC Milan went to the Toyota Cup again, but the opponent was replaced by Sasfield from Argentina. The two teams exchanged a blank score in the first half, and then changed sides and fought again. Costakuta fouled in the penalty area to knock down Assad. AC Milan was awarded a penalty kick. Torota's point shot helped Sasfield take the lead. Then Costakuta made another mistake, and a return pass was made by the opponent's forward Assad intercepted the ball and shot the goal. At the last moment, Costakuta, who was already out of control, was intercepted by Assad in the midfield again. Costakuta could only pull the opponent down, and was sent out after receiving a red card. AC Milan lost 0-2. Argentine striker Assad, who lost all face in the whole game, was elected as the best team, and the South American team won three consecutive championships.
The 16th session, on November 28, 1995, led by Van Gaal, the young Dutch Ajax, against Brazilian Gremio, coached by Scolari. The two teams fought for 120 minutes without any achievements. In the penalty shootout, Van der Sar saved the opponent's first penalty, but Cruivet, the first player on his side, actually missed the penalty kick. Fortunately, Gremio's second-place player hit the post with a penalty kick. Next, all the players on both sides made the game, Ajax won 4-3, and Ajax's last player to play the penalty was elected best in the game.
The 17th session, on November 26, 1996, Italy Juventus played against Argentina Riverbed. Piero received the ball from the back of the penalty area and turned around and shot freely, helping Juventus win the Toyota Cup again, and Piero was elected MVP.
The 18th session, on November 2, 1997, Germany's Dortmund defeated Brazil's Cruzero, Zoker and Heinrich 2-0 each scored a goal in the first and second half, and Mueller, who gave two assists, drove away the Toyota car.
The 19th edition, on December 1, 1998, Real Madrid in Spain made its debut in the Toyota Cup, rivaling Da Gama from Brazil. In the first half, Robert Carlos made a strong shot from outside the penalty area on the left, causing an own goal by his opponent. Juninho then equalized the score. In the last moment of the second half, "Golden Boy" Raul received a long pass from his teammate in the backcourt. After exquisitely removing the ball, he scored two consecutive times and scored the ball. Real Madrid won 2-1. Raul was elected the best in the game.
The 20th session, on November 30, 1999, Manchester United, who achieved the triumphant championship, made a debut in the Toyota Cup, and their opponent was Palmeiras from Brazil. In the 34th minute of the game, Giggs made a cross from the bottom after a signature left breakthrough, Keane scored a goal with a cross from the goal. With this only goal in the game, Manchester United won the Toyota Cup, Giggs, who gave the assist, was elected as MVP, and European teams won five consecutive championships.
21, on November 28, 2000, Real Madrid, who had just won Figo, went to the Toyota Cup again, and their opponent was Boca Youth in Argentina. This game made fans around the world realize the style of Riquelme, the last classical midfielder in the world football world. Less than 6 minutes into the game, Palermo penetrated Real Madrid's goal twice. Although Robert Carlos scored a point for Real Madrid, the Boca youth finally defeated Real Madrid 2-1. Throughout the game, Riquelme's pass, dribbling, and outspokenness made Real Madrid's entire defense at a loss. Palermo, who scored two goals, became the best in the game.
22nd, on November 27, 2001, Bayern Munich, Germany made its debut in the Toyota Cup, and their opponent was the defending champion Boca Youth. This time, Bayern learned from Real Madrid's lessons and trapped Riquelme with fierce close-fitting defense and pressing. In the last moment of the first half, Delgado, a Boca youth, was sent off for two yellows and one reds. The two teams fought fiercely until overtime. In the end, Bayern took advantage of the corner kick opportunity in the second half of overtime, and Kufour pierced the opponent's goal in the melee in front of the goal. Bayern won the Toyota Cup for the first time, and Kufour drove the Toyota Motor on the sidelines. It was also in this year that CCTV stopped purchasing the broadcast rights of the Toyota Cup.
23, on December 3, 2002, Real Madrid made their debut again, with their opponent being Paraguay's Olympia. This time, the Galaxy did not disappoint the fans anymore. Just 13 minutes into the game, Ronaldo, who had just joined, received a pass from Carlos, shook the defense and scored a low shot. After the change of sides, Guti, who replaced Ronaldo, received a cross from Figo from the right, and headed the ball at the front point to score. In the end, Real Madrid easily defeated Olympia 2-0, and the aliens were elected MVP.
24th session, on December 14, 2003, AC Milan returned to the Toyota Cup, and its opponent was Boca Youth. In the 22nd minute of the first half, Ac Milan intercepted the ball in the backcourt, Pirlo made a long pass to launch a counterattack, Shevchenko flew a fake shot at the front point, and Thomas received the ball in the penalty area and calmly pushed the ball to help the team lead. In the 28th minute, Boca launched an attack from the left and made a cross. Dida made an attack and blocked the opponent's shot and saved the ball. Donnett turned around and shot to tie the score. Neither side scored in the next game. In the penalty shootout, Pirlo, Sidov and Costakuta all missed the penalty kick, Milan lost 2-4 to Boca Youth, and Donnett had the best in the game. Bianchi became the only head coach to win the Toyota Cup three times.
25th, on December 14, 2004, two dark horses on their respective continents clashed in the Toyota Cup, Portugal played against Colombia Caldas. The two sides exchanged 0-0 in 120 minutes, and Porto laughed to the end of the penalty shootout 8-7. Maniche became the last player to lift the huge car keys.
After that, FIFA restructured the event. The two teams, the Champions League champion and the South American Liberators Cup, expanded into the championship of the six continents and a host team, with the Club World Cup. The Toyota Cup has since withdrawn from the stage of history.
In that era, although TVs were gradually becoming popular, watching football games was far less convenient than now. TV, mobile phone, computer, pad, and various carriers can watch the game at any time. In this Club World Cup, China Mobile Migu will broadcast high-definition live broadcasts for fans throughout the entire Club World Cup. Let us follow Migu video and enjoy this football feast.
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