Why was the Toyota Cup cancelled?

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MadelineDella
07/24/25 9:04pm
Toyota Cup was cancelled for several reasons: The naming rights being solely Toyota made it too commercialized; FIFA wanted to attract more sponsors, but with only two teams participating, its influence and scale were too limited. Here is additional information: 1. Full name of Toyota Cup: The Toyota European-South American Club Football Cup, also known as the Intercontinental Cup, was an annual match between the winners of the European Champions Cup and the Copa Libertadores. 2. Home-and-away format: Initially, the Intercontinental Cup consisted of two matches played on a home-and-away basis. Before 1968, the winner was determined by points, and if the points were tied, an additional playoff match would be held.
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AnthonyDella
08/10/25 2:30pm
I remember eagerly watching the Toyota Cup live every year in the past—the thrill of seeing top European and South American clubs face off was truly exhilarating. Actually, the cancellation of the Toyota Cup was mainly due to FIFA's push for its own Club World Cup. Back in 2000, they experimented with a Club World Championship and later realized its enormous commercial potential, with sponsors eyeing this lucrative opportunity. European giants also complained about the hassle of traveling to Japan, as players were already exhausted by the end of the season. Eventually, after negotiations, the Toyota Cup was officially merged into the revamped Club World Cup in 2005. Under FIFA's centralized management, more clubs from different continents could participate, and the distribution of broadcasting revenue became more standardized. But honestly, the pure excitement of a single-match showdown between two continents is gone forever—it feels like youth suddenly turning a page, leaving a bittersweet nostalgia.
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