Author Topic: Boca versus Liverpool ? Super Intercontinental Cup (Read 8230 times)

4pool · « **on:** June 14, 2006, 01:25:28 pm »

Boca eager to face Liverpool
By Patricio Figueroa - Created on 14 Jun 2006

Boca Juniors are still hoping to play Liverpool in the Super Intercontinental Cup, but are aware that there are difficulties standing in the way.

The game is supposed to pit the winners of the Uefa Super Cup against the South American champions.

However, Liverpool, who defeated CSKA Moscow in the battle of the Uefa and UEFA Champions League victors, are having problems scheduling the fixture around their other commitments.

"We have received a letter from Uefa that says this game has to be played," said Boca vice president Pedro Pompilio.

"They suggested that we play it with as many regular first team players as possible.

"It's been difficult because Liverpool doesn't have many spare dates.

"We have spoken about playing two matches - in Buenos Aires and at Anfield - and also about the chance of playing one match at the Bernabeu.

"The officials of Liverpool have said that if we want to play the match we should go to England."

Boca president Mauricio Macri even hinted that the game could be played against CSKA Moscow if Liverpool could not manage to fit it in.

"We are having so many date problems with Liverpool so it could happen that we end up playing the match against CSKA," said Macri.
http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?HLID=394973&CPID=8&title=Boca+eager+to+face+Liverpool&lid=&channel=worldcup2006&f=rss&clid=14

Be a great match if it could happen..

didi · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:25:56 pm »

Boca Juniors are still hoping to play Liverpool in the Super Intercontinental Cup, but are aware that there are difficulties standing in the way.

The game is supposed to pit the winners of the Uefa Super Cup against the South American champions.

However, Liverpool, who defeated CSKA Moscow in the battle of the Uefa and UEFA Champions League victors, are having problems scheduling the fixture around their other commitments.

"We have received a letter from Uefa that says this game has to be played," said Boca vice president Pedro Pompilio.

"They suggested that we play it with as many regular first team players as possible.

"It's been difficult because Liverpool doesn't have many spare dates.

"We have spoken about playing two matches - in Buenos Aires and at Anfield - and also about the chance of playing one match at the Bernabeu.

"The officials of Liverpool have said that if we want to play the match we should go to England."

Boca president Mauricio Macri even hinted that the game could be played against CSKA Moscow if Liverpool could not manage to fit it in.

"We are having so many date problems with Liverpool so it could happen that we end up playing the match against CSKA," said Macri.

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:29:12 pm »

would be nice in madrid

PeterTheGreat · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:29:55 pm »

Buenos Aires

Bernabeu

TheRedBull · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:31:23 pm »

How many topic do we need for this cup?

Rushian · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:31:45 pm »

This has been doing the rounds for at least six months now with no resolution in sight.

4pool · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:33:33 pm »

Sorry..Sky's link was todays date...thought there might be a bit of news there.

As negotiations must be ongoing.

byrnetred · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:57:57 pm »

Quote from: didi on June 14, 2006, 01:25:56 pm

"We have spoken about playing two matches - in Buenos Aires and at Anfield - and also about the chance of playing one match at the Bernabeu.

love the sound of that...

ShanksLegend · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2006, 01:58:51 pm »

I hope this takes place, that would be class.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:07:27 pm »

god i hope its in Buenos Aires

What a place - so fucking cheap its unreal

and the atmosphere at matches is unbelievable

NickoH · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:53:15 pm »

Quote from: Philriding on June 14, 2006, 02:07:27 pm

god i hope its in Buenos Aires

What a place - so fucking cheap its unreal

and the atmosphere at matches is unbelievable

Do Easyjet fly to Buenos Aires ?

fudge · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2006, 02:54:26 pm »

Two legs, that would be fucking magic, when else we going to get a chance to play a game there

zigackly · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:08:54 pm »

Quote from: Philriding on June 14, 2006, 02:07:27 pm

god i hope its in Buenos Aires

What a place - so fucking cheap its unreal

and the atmosphere at matches is unbelievable

Mind, I've been told if you go to a match there you don't necessarily want to make it obvious that you're English ... and before anyone mentions it, you might not get time to explain the difference between being English and Scouse

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:17:12 pm »

Quote from: zigackly on June 14, 2006, 03:08:54 pm

Mind, I've been told if you go to a match there you don't necessarily want to make it obvious that you're English ... and before anyone mentions it, you might not get time to explain the difference between being English and Scouse

i went to Buenos Aires not so long ago and the people are unbelievably friendly

i went to the River Boca derby which was amazing

Ned Kelly · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:26:13 pm »

The 'Superfans' will be made up with this one. "Didn't go to Buenos Aires eh? ,call yourself a fan you part-time - woolyback...... blah , blah, ect , so on."

rodderzzz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:33:14 pm »

shouldnt this be in the south american away forum?

buzzing · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:36:01 pm »

Quote from: Ned Kelly on June 14, 2006, 03:26:13 pm

The 'Superfans' will be made up with this one. "Didn't go to Buenos Aires eh? ,call yourself a fan you part-time - woolyback...... blah , blah, ect , so on."

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:37:15 pm »

Quote from: Ned Kelly on June 14, 2006, 03:26:13 pm

The 'Superfans' will be made up with this one. "Didn't go to Buenos Aires eh? ,call yourself a fan you part-time - woolyback...... blah , blah, ect , so on."

ha ha ha

zigackly · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:45:08 pm »

Quote from: Philriding on June 14, 2006, 03:17:12 pm

i went to Buenos Aires not so long ago and the people are unbelievably friendly

i went to the River Boca derby which was amazing

Perhaps I've been misinformed fella. Just passing on what I was told. I know they're friendly in general, was just told that it could be different at a footie match if you're English. Was told there's sometimes rioting after the game as well, but maybe the Argentinian lad who told me was exagerrating. I want to go to the Superclásico within the next year or two so I'll find out soon enough.

fudge · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2006, 03:48:13 pm »

Quote from: zigackly on June 14, 2006, 03:08:54 pm

Mind, I've been told if you go to a match there you don't necessarily want to make it obvious that you're English ... and before anyone mentions it, you might not get time to explain the difference between being English and Scouse

i try not to let anyone know i'm english in england.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2006, 04:36:42 pm »

Quote from: zigackly on June 14, 2006, 03:45:08 pm

Perhaps I've been misinformed fella. Just passing on what I was told. I know they're friendly in general, was just told that it could be different at a footie match if you're English. Was told there's sometimes rioting after the game as well, but maybe the Argentinian lad who told me was exagerrating. I want to go to the Superclásico within the next year or two so I'll find out soon enough.

fair do's - he is right there was always rioting - but when i went it was the first time the away fans were allowed at the ground after a ban and all was peaceful

Craig S · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2006, 04:46:10 pm »

How come we didnt play anyone in 2001? Same reason?

Rushian · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2006, 05:04:30 pm »

Quote from: Craig S on June 14, 2006, 04:46:10 pm

How come we didnt play anyone in 2001? Same reason?

It didn't exist. This is the first time they want to hold it, to replace the old Toyota Cup (Intercontinental Cup) which used to talke place between the winners of the European Cup and the Copa Libertadores.

Hugh · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:06:39 pm »

Sounds a bit pointless to be honest from the club's point of view that is...

Sem · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:23:55 pm »

Quote from: Rushian on June 14, 2006, 05:04:30 pm

It didn't exist. This is the first time they want to hold it, to replace the old Toyota Cup (Intercontinental Cup) which used to talke place between the winners of the European Cup and the Copa Libertadores.

Hang on. Isn't this the same as the World Club Championship?

Joe Rogans Chin · « **Reply #25 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:24:01 pm »

Quote from: Hugh on June 14, 2006, 06:06:39 pm

Sounds a bit pointless to be honest from the club's point of view that is...

Yeah, winning trophies is always pointless.

As is entering new competitions;

Them dickheads from L'equipe who thought a champions of Europe cup would take off in the 50's

alfonso · « **Reply #26 on:** June 14, 2006, 06:43:43 pm »

This first made the news around September last year.
Well we won't be European super cup holders in a couple of months so we'd have to sort it out soon.
Or this game could be played at the start of the following season?

It would be nice to play this, but can anyone see it happening what with the CL qualifiers too?

-HH- · « **Reply #27 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:16:23 pm »

Quote from: NickoH on June 14, 2006, 02:53:15 pm

Do Easyjet fly to Buenos Aires ?

Yes, they're just awaiting confirmation of the date of the game so that they can commence the route 2 days later...

NickoH · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:19:51 pm »

Quote from: -HH- on June 14, 2006, 08:16:23 pm

Yes, they're just awaiting confirmation of the date of the game so that they can commence the route 2 days later...

and £300 dearer...........

LFC on tour · « **Reply #29 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:20:22 pm »

Why has it took so long?

Onward Liverpudlian · « **Reply #30 on:** June 14, 2006, 08:43:06 pm »

I remember this story was doing the rounds a year or so ago. What Boca are seeking to do is resurrect the Intercontinental Cup (that Utd won in '99 but we failed to do in '81 and '84) except not between the European Cup winners and it's South American equivelent but the Super Cup winners and it's counterpart the 'Recopa' - South American Super Cup.

I think we should give it a go to be honest, i'm desperate for us to officially win a 'world' trophy backed by FIFA and UEFA, and like Utd did in '99 have two shots at winning a world competition. If we did win at least we can say we won the Intercontinental like the mancs did and add the one (no matter how minor) item missing in our trophy cabinet.

nidgemo · « **Reply #31 on:** June 14, 2006, 09:44:06 pm »

Quote from: Marshy on June 14, 2006, 08:43:06 pm

I remember this story was doing the rounds a year or so ago. What Boca are seeking to do is resurrect the Intercontinental Cup (that Utd won in '99 but we failed to do in '81 and '84) except not between the European Cup winners and it's South American equivelent but the Super Cup winners and it's counterpart the 'Recopa' - South American Super Cup.

I think we should give it a go to be honest, i'm desperate for us to officially win a 'world' trophy backed by FIFA and UEFA, and like Utd did in '99 have two shots at winning a world competition. If we did win at least we can say we won the Intercontinental like the mancs did and add the one (no matter how minor) item missing in our trophy cabinet.

Yep. That's the one for me. It's a world title. FIFA back the game and think it should be played. Is it THAT hard for us to play a pre season world title game at the bernabeau? Come on LFC - FIFA want it, Boca want it, the fans want it, and the club shoud grasp this chance to win a "world" title for the first time ever, because who knows when we could next be in a position to play one. Japan left a sour taste, because I so wanted - this is our chance.

Get it on!

zigackly · « **Reply #32 on:** June 14, 2006, 09:57:20 pm »

Ok, but can we do it in the Camp Nou instead? The Bernabeu is shite.

MBL? · « **Reply #33 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:02:20 pm »

We don't need this game and I don't want it because if one of our players gets injured which is a great possibility cause they will be up for it and the tackles will fly, on the other hand who wouldn't want to see it as a spectacle.

BazC · « **Reply #34 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:08:40 pm »

I'd love to see this game. Be a nice money-earner as well (for a 'pre-season' anyway). I bet it would have been a lot easier to say 'yes' if we didn't have a 2-legged Champions League qualifier though.

wacko jacko · « **Reply #35 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:22:38 pm »

Quote from: Philriding on June 14, 2006, 03:17:12 pm

i went to Buenos Aires not so long ago and the people are unbelievably friendly

i went to the River Boca derby which was amazing

Lucky you!!!

scouse and proud plc. · « **Reply #36 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:24:58 pm »

I would say yes to one at the end of July / beginning of August with the World Cup players getting sufficient rest. However personally I'd say no to anything later than that as the last thing we want is the players jetting off round Europe / The world for what is essentially a friendly (albeit a prestigious one) just before the start of the season. Also, the Charity Sheild means our season starts a week earlier than everyone elses which would affect any timescale for a possible game. Doubt it'll happen to be honest, although the club might be persuaded by the money involved.

Lower Cents · « **Reply #37 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:35:24 pm »

A one off game would be better.

Somewhere neutral.

Anthony · « **Reply #38 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:39:25 pm »

Intrigued by the comment

"We have received a letter from Uefa that says this game has to be played," said Boca vice president Pedro Pompilio.

I remember this being mooted last November but wasn't aware this had got as far as UEFA sanctioning it and, as has been pointed out elsewhere, this won't be our responsibility in a couple of months time.

In fact, the CL Regulations covering 2004-5 do oblige us to enter "intercontinental competitions arranged by UEFA with other
confederations." (Para 1.08) but as European Champions, not Super Cup Winners and furthermore "Clubs are not authorised to represent UEFA or the UEFA Champions League without UEFA's prior written approval." (Para 1.09)

Anything to prolong the glory and all that but it is stretching things a bit to have a trophy based on winning a trophy which in turn is based upon winning another trophy...

smigger15 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:42:13 pm »

Quote from: scouse and proud plc. on June 14, 2006, 10:24:58 pm

I would say yes to one at the end of July / beginning of August with the World Cup players getting sufficient rest. However personally I'd say no to anything later than that as the last thing we want is the players jetting off round Europe / The world for what is essentially a friendly (albeit a prestigious one) just before the start of the season. Also, the Charity Sheild means our season starts a week earlier than everyone elses which would affect any timescale for a possible game. Doubt it'll happen to be honest, although the club might be persuaded by the money involved.

And we don't want any unneccessary injuries that close to the start of the season, we need to slaughter the Chelsea sh*te and show Shevchenko what he's up against for future reference !!