This best club in the world will be decided this Sunday in Japan when Barcelona of Spain faces off against Internacional of Brazil. Barcelona managed their semi-final much better than Internacional as the Spanish club thrashed Mexico’s America (4-0) and look certain to win one back for the European contigent (as Sao Paulo defeated Liverpool last year).

Internacional just edged out Al Ahlay Cairo of Egypt (2-1); however, this Brazilian side, who placed 2nd in this year’s Futebol Brasileiro tournament behind Sao Paulo, is capable of scoring goals and playing with the same type of class that savages recognize in Barcelona.

Both teams have never won a World Club title and are looking to join the 26 other elite clubs that have claimed the World’s best honors: 5 of which go to Brazilian clubs and only 2 to Spain. Hold out Madristas everywhere! Barcelona will be up there with you now too.  

While there is so much at stake in the finals, it is actually the 3rd place game that holds the most interest for understanding World Football. When America takes on Al Ahlay Cairo the culture clash and league development of Mexico and Egypt will be measured out.

Hopefully, MLS executives will be watching this one especially, to get a bird’s eye view of the quality and high standards in leagues that are not really considered to be world class.   

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