What does Recopa Sudamericana stand for?

The CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana ( Portuguese: CONMEBOL Recopa Sul-Americana ), known also as the Recopa Sudamericana or CONMEBOL Recopa, and simply as the Recopa ( Spanish: [reˈkopa], Portuguese: [ʁɛˈkɔpɐ]; “Winners’ Cup”), is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1988.

Why was the 1993 Recopa final played in Brazil?

Due to schedule congestion, the 1993 finals were played as part of the Campeonato Brasileiro and it also became the first Recopa to feature two teams from the same nation. In a second, consecutive all-Brazilian final, São Paulo successfully defended the trophy against Botafogo.

What is the difference between the Recopa Sudamericana and the Intercontinental Cup?

The Recopa Sudamericana, disputed between the winners of South America’s two premier club competitions, is not related chronologically to the Recopa Sudamericana, created in 1968 which was contested between former South American winners of the Intercontinental Cup, Recopa Sudamericana de Clubes, disputed among Cup winners of South America.

Who is the most successful player in the Recopa Sudamericana?

Claudio Morel Rodríguez is the player with most appearances in the competition, 5 editions (winning three finals), all of them in Boca Juniors with the exception of 2003 (played for San Lorenzo ). Paraguayan Julio César Cáceres, Argentine Jesús Dátolo and Brazilian André are the only players that won the Recopa Sudamericana with two teams.

Who sponsors the Recopa Sudamericana?

Like the FIFA World Cup, the Recopa Sudamericana is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations. Unlike the premier football tournament forementioned, the competition uses a single, main sponsor; it is currently primarily sponsored by Banco Santander, one of the largest banks in the world.

What is the Recopa Sudamericana trophy made of?

The Recopa Sudamericana trophy has not undergone many changes in its history. The trophy consists of a gold-coated body with a pedestal. The body consists of an Adidas Tango ball, a successful family and brand of association footballs.

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