1982 Intercontinental Cup

The 1982 Intercontinental Cup was a football match played on 12 December 1982 between Peñarol, winners of the 1982 Copa Libertadores, and Aston Villa, winners of the 1981–82 European Cup. The match was played at the National Stadium in Tokyo. It was Aston Villa's first appearance into the competition, whereas it was Peñarol's fourth appearance after the victories in 1961 and 1966, and the defeat in 1960.

Jair Gonçalves Prates was named as man of the match.

In 2017 FIFA Council recognised all the trophy winners as club world champions with the same title to the FIFA Club World Cup winners, then as official "world champions" FIFA.

Match details

See also
1982–83 Aston Villa F.C. season
Peñarol in international football competitions

References

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