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.

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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

YearWinnerScoreRunner-upVenue
2007
Details
Flag of Portugal.svg Benfica 0–0
(5–4 pen.)
Flag of Italy.svg Lazio Dubai Sports City,
Dubai Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg
2008
Details
Flag of Brazil.svg Internacional 2–1
Flag of Italy.svg Internazionale Dubai Sports City,
Dubai Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg

Cups by team

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