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1963 Intercontinental Cup
View on Wikipedia| Event | Intercontinental Cup | ||||||
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| 2–2 on points Santos won after a play-off | |||||||
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| Date | 16 October 1963 | ||||||
| Venue | San Siro, Milan | ||||||
| Referee | Alfred Haberfellner (Austria) | ||||||
| Attendance | 51,917 | ||||||
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| Date | 14 November 1963 | ||||||
| Venue | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro | ||||||
| Referee | Juan Regis Brozzi (Argentina) | ||||||
| Attendance | 132,728 | ||||||
| Play-off | |||||||
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| Date | 16 November 1963 | ||||||
| Venue | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro | ||||||
| Referee | Juan Regis Brozzi (Argentina) | ||||||
| Attendance | 120,421 | ||||||
The 1963 Intercontinental Cup was a two-legged football match contested between 1962–63 European Cup champions Milan and 1963 Copa Libertadores winners Santos. It was the fourth edition of the competition.
The first leg was played at the San Siro in Milan, on 16 October 1963. Milan won the home game 4–2. The return leg was held the following month, on 14 November, at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. As Santos won the match 4–2, the two teams were level on points. Therefore, a playoff had to be contested two days later, and Santos won 1–0, thus assuring the trophy.
Qualified teams
[edit]| Team | Qualification | Previous finals app. |
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| 1962–63 European Cup champion | None | |
| 1963 Copa Libertadores champion | 1962 |
Bold indicates winning years
Controversies
[edit]After Milan's 4–2 victory at the San Siro stadium, the return leg took place at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. The match saw some controversies related to the refereeing by Juan Brozzi. Milan led 2–0 at half-time. However, the behaviour of the Santos players changed in the second half: they became aggressive towards their opponents, with the referee failing to punish their foul play. While the Italians complained not to manage to even cross the midfield line. Milan's Gianni Rivera commented afterwards, "Each time we touched the ball, the referee stopped us. Inconceivable. Unchained spectators, people on the pitch, everything happened".[1]
The fouls from the Santos players were very hard, with goalkeeper Ghezzi and striker Rivera sustaining injuries. Santos scored four goals, three of which from free kicks, and won the game. There were later rumours that the referee had been bribed by the Santos management during the half-time break, others cite the relevance of the referee's profession: he was in fact, a travel agent, who was often in contact with Brazilian teams when they had to travel to Argentina for games.[2]
As both teams had won a game each, a play-off game was necessary. The game took place two days later at the Maracanã again, as stated by the regulations, with Brozzi named as the referee again. Milan contested the latter decision, but the federation ignored the Italian's protests and confirmed Brozzi's appointment.[3] The game began in the same manner as the previous one ended, with Santos pushing forward and attacking strongly. They also continued their physically aggressive play of the previous game, with their fouls again going largely unpunished. After half an hour, Brozzi awarded Santos a penalty for what a lot of reporters judged as being simulation by Dorval Rodrigues. Milan captain Cesare Maldini was sent off for his protests about the decision. The penalty kick was converted by Dalmo Gaspar to put Santos 1–0 up. Milan's subsequent attacks forward to the Santos box were fruitless, and Santos ran out winners in a controversial but undoubtedly legendary final. Afterwards, Juan Brozzi was kicked out by his same federation because of that events, and opened a luxurious flower and gardening shop in Buenos Aires.[1]
Match details
[edit]First leg
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Second leg
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Play-off
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b magliarossonera 1964
- ^ E. Tosi – Forza Milan! – La storia del Milan ("Il Milan di Rizzoli incontra l’Europa"), 2005
- ^ "Coppa Intercontinentale 1963". Archived from the original on 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ^ "Pepe: O jogo da minha vida. Santos 4 x 2 Milan. Taça Intercontinental de 1963". Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
External links
[edit]- Match details and lineups at RSSSF.com
- Match reports at UEFA.com
- Match reports at FIFA.com
1963 Intercontinental Cup
View on GrokipediaBackground and Format
Competition Overview
The Intercontinental Cup was established in 1960 through a partnership between UEFA and CONMEBOL, aimed at determining the world's premier club team by pitting the winners of Europe's European Cup against South America's Copa Libertadores champions.[7][8] This initiative sought to bridge the two dominant confederations in global football, fostering a de facto world club championship at a time when international club competitions were emerging.[9] The competition's format consisted of two-legged ties, with one match hosted in Europe and the other in South America, and a play-off match if the aggregate score was tied, held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the 1963 edition.[7][8] This home-and-away structure persisted without neutral venues for the primary legs until the late 1970s, emphasizing the confederational rivalry while accommodating logistical challenges of intercontinental travel.[8][9] By 1963, the tournament marked its fourth edition, building on the prestige of prior victories by Real Madrid in 1960, Peñarol in 1961, and Santos in 1962, which had elevated its status as a marquee event in club football.[7][8] The 1963 contest underscored the competition's growing role in showcasing elite international matchups.[9] In the broader context of the Cold War era, the Intercontinental Cup reflected intensifying rivalries between European and South American football traditions, contributing to the expansion of global club competitions amid geopolitical divisions.[8][10]Qualification Process
The qualification for the 1963 Intercontinental Cup was determined exclusively by the champions of the two primary continental club competitions: the European Cup and the Copa Libertadores, with no additional qualifiers, seeding, or byes granted to any teams.[11][12] This direct qualification pathway ensured that only the top club from each confederation—UEFA for Europe and CONMEBOL for South America—would represent their regions in the two-legged challenge between the hemispheres.[13] For European representation, the winner of the 1962–63 European Cup earned the spot, a tournament that spanned from September 1962 to May 1963 and featured 30 clubs in a knockout format starting with a preliminary round.[11] AC Milan secured qualification by defeating Benfica 2–1 in the final on May 22, 1963, at Wembley Stadium in London, with goals from José Altafini and Gianni Rivera overturning Eusébio's early strike for the Portuguese side.[14] This victory marked Milan's first European Cup title and positioned them as Europe's entrants, despite Benfica's strong challenge led by their star forward Eusébio.[2] In South America, qualification came via the 1963 Copa Libertadores, which ran from April to September 1963 and involved 10 teams in group stages followed by semifinals and a two-legged final.[12] Santos FC, the defending champions from 1962, retained the title and earned their place by overcoming Boca Juniors in the final: a 3–2 victory in the first leg on September 3, 1963, at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a 2–1 win in the second leg on September 11, 1963, at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, for an aggregate score of 5–3.[3][4][12] Goals from Antônio Wilson Coutinho (twice) and Antônio Lima in the first leg, and Coutinho and Pelé in the return match, propelled Santos forward after they had advanced past Botafogo in the semifinals.[13]Participating Teams
AC Milan
AC Milan, founded on 16 December 1899 as Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club by English expatriate Herbert Kilpin, had established itself as one of Italy's premier football clubs by the early 1960s.[15] The team secured the Serie A title in the 1961–62 season under coach Nereo Rocco, who implemented the catenaccio defensive system—a tactical approach emphasizing a tight backline and counter-attacks that proved highly effective in domestic and European competitions.[16][17] Rocco's squad featured a blend of experienced Italian talents and international flair, with key players driving the team's success. Forward José Altafini, a Brazilian-born Italian international, was the standout scorer, netting both goals in the 1963 European Cup final to secure victory over Benfica.[18] Playmaker Gianni Rivera, at 20 years old, orchestrated attacks with his vision and creativity, emerging as a cornerstone of the midfield.[18] Midfielder Giovanni Trapattoni provided defensive solidity and tactical discipline, while captain Cesare Maldini anchored the defense with his leadership and composure.[18][18] AC Milan qualified for the 1963 Intercontinental Cup as winners of the 1962–63 European Cup, a campaign in which they remained undefeated across all ties.[19] The team progressed by defeating Union Luxembourg 14–0 on aggregate in the preliminary round, Sparta Prague 5–1 aggregate in the first round, Dundee 3–1 aggregate in the quarter-finals, Dukla Prague 5–1 aggregate in the semi-finals, and Benfica 2–1 in the final at Wembley Stadium.[19] Preparations for the Intercontinental Cup focused on maintaining squad cohesion following their European triumph, with Rocco emphasizing the catenaccio system's adaptability against South American opponents. The core squad for the 1963 Intercontinental Cup consisted of 14 players, reflecting a balanced mix of youth and experience, predominantly Italian with select South American reinforcements. Below is a summary of the key members, including positions, approximate ages in October 1963 (at the time of the first leg), and nationalities:| Player Name | Position | Age | Nationality |
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| Giorgio Ghezzi | Goalkeeper | 33 | Italian |
| Cesare Maldini | Defender (Captain) | 31 | Italian |
| Mario David | Defender | 29 | Italian |
| Mario Trebbi | Defender | 24 | Italian |
| Víctor Benítez | Defender | 27 | Peruvian |
| Giovanni Trapattoni | Midfielder | 24 | Italian |
| Giovanni Lodetti | Midfielder | 21 | Italian |
| Gianni Rivera | Midfielder | 20 | Italian |
| Ambrogio Pelagalli | Midfielder | 23 | Italian |
| Dino Sani | Midfielder | 33 | Brazilian |
| José Altafini | Forward | 25 | Brazilian/Italian |
| Bruno Mora | Forward | 25 | Italian |
| Gino Pivatelli | Forward | 30 | Italian |
| Paolo Ferrario | Forward | 21 | Italian |
Santos FC
Santos Futebol Clube, founded on April 14, 1912, in the coastal city of Santos, São Paulo, emerged as a dominant force in Brazilian football during the early 1960s. The club secured consecutive Taça Brasil national titles in 1961 and 1962, establishing itself as Brazil's premier team ahead of the Intercontinental Cup.[21][22] Under coach Luís Alonso Pérez, known as Lula, who led the team from 1954 to 1966, Santos adopted an attacking "balé branco" (white ballet) style characterized by fluid, offensive play and high pressing, which propelled their success on both domestic and international stages.[23][24] The squad featured a blend of experienced leaders and young talents, with 22-year-old forward Pelé as the standout star, contributing two goals across the tournament's legs before an injury sidelined him for the play-off.[25] Forward Amarildo stepped in as a key replacement for the injured Pelé in the play-off, providing dynamism in attack. Winger Pepe added pace and scoring threat on the flank, while captain Mauro Ramos anchored the defense with his composure and leadership.[26][27] As defending Copa Libertadores champions, Santos qualified directly for the 1963 tournament's semifinals, where they demonstrated dominance by defeating Botafogo 1–1 away and 4–0 at home (5–1 aggregate), before overcoming Boca Juniors 3–2 and 2–1 in the two-legged final to retain the continental title.[12] Preparations for the Intercontinental Cup occurred amidst ongoing domestic triumphs, including progression in the 1963 Taça Brasil, allowing the team to maintain momentum with intensive training focused on tactical cohesion and physical conditioning under Lula's guidance.[28] The core squad for the 1963 Intercontinental Cup consisted of 14 players, all Brazilian nationals, blending goalkeeping solidity, defensive resilience, midfield control, and forward flair:| Player | Position | Age (in 1963) |
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| Gilmar | Goalkeeper | 33 |
| Mauro Ramos | Defender (Captain) | 33 |
| Haroldo | Defender | 24 |
| Dalmo | Defender | 30 |
| Ismael | Defender | 25 |
| Calvet | Defender | 28 |
| Zito | Midfielder | 31 |
| Lima | Midfielder | 21 |
| Mengálvio | Midfielder | 22 |
| Almir | Midfielder | 24 |
| Pelé | Forward | 22 |
| Pepe | Winger | 28 |
| Dorval | Winger | 29 |
| Coutinho | Forward | 20 |
