Mohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship

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The Mohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship, also known as the Dubai Cup, was a friendly football tournament that took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The competition is named after Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai.

The championship is an invitation-only tournament: "only clubs which are reigning or former champions of accredited national and international competitions and internationally respected for their achievements are considered" [1]. No exhibition matches are played and the tournament is conducted in strict accordance with FIFA regulations.

Champions

Year Winner Score Runner-up Venue
2007
Details
Portugal Benfica 0–0
(5–4 pen.)
Italy Lazio Dubai Sports City,
Dubai United Arab Emirates
2008
Details
Brazil Internacional 2–1
Italy Internazionale Dubai Sports City,
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Cups by team

See also

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