Awaiting The Birth Of The Maradona Cup That Brought Together Italy And Argentina

JAKARTA - Italy and Argentina can make history as the first teams to compete in a new competition called the Maradona Cup (Maradona Cup).

So far, UEFA and CONMEBOL are still in discussions to set a date for the match between the European and South American champions.

According to a report in the New York Times, this match will be played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples and pays homage to the football icon who died last year.

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Maradona's name will also be given to the trophies given to the winners of the match.

The Argentine legend certainly has strong ties to both countries, having played in Italy for seven years.

The exact details of the competition are yet to be established, nor is the frequency of these matches.

Will it be a one-off tribute to Maradona or will it be the start of a regular Super Cup-type event featuring the winners of the European Championship and Copa America? Everything is still being discussed.

Previously, this kind of competition existed in 1985. Named the Artemio Franchi Trophy, it was also initiated by UEFA and CONMEBOL. Noted, the prestigious match between European champions and South American rulers was last held in 1993.

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The Artemio Franchi Trophy was then taken over by FIFA and changed its name to the Confederations Cup since 1997.