Following the conquest of Chelen the last edition, a survey highlighted the names that stood out for their valor at the continental fair.
Few teams truly know what it means to be a sphere champion. This distinction isn’t limited to national teams; clubs on an international stage can claim it as well. That crown traces back to the Club World Cup, the ultimate global club competition.
Historically, only two confederations have truly tasted that sweet triumph: UEFA in Europe and CONMEBOL in South America. For many years, the field split between European powerhouses and Latin American giants, with the world watching as their paths crossed in global finals.
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REAL MADRID, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL
Real Madrid has claimed world supremacy seven times. The club earned the Intercontinental Cup three times (1960, 1998, 2002) and lifted the Club World Cup on four occasions (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018).
MILAN AND BAYERN, CLOSE CONTENDERS
AC Milan and Bayern Munich each hold four titles in this elite competition. Milan captured the Intercontinental glory in 1969, 1989, and 1990, later claiming the Club World Cup in 2007 after defeating Boca Juniors. Bayern sealed titles in 1976, 2001, 2013, and 2021, including two Intercontinentals and two Club World Cups.
THREE-TIME CHAMPIONS
Penarol (1961, 1966, 1982), Boca Juniors (1977, 2000, 2003), Barcelona (2009, 2011, 2015) lead a group of clubs that have won the competition three times. Others in this elite circle include Nacional of Montevideo (1961, 1966, 1980) and Sao Paulo (1992, 1993, 2005).
SEVEN TWICE CHAMPIONS
There are seven teams that have emerged twice as champions: Independiente (1973, 1984), Juventus (1985, 1996), Santos (1962, 1963), Manchester United (1999, 2008), Ajax (1972, 1995), Flamengo (1981, 2021), and Corinthians (2000, 2012).
THIRTEEN CHAMPIONS
A dozen clubs have earned top honors once: Estudiantes (1967), Estudiantes de La Plata (1968), Feyenoord (1970), Atletico Madrid (1974), Olimpia (1979), Flamengo (1981), Gremio (1983), River Plate (1986), Red Star Belgrade (1991), Vélez Sarsfield (1994), Borussia Dortmund (1997), Inter Milan (2006), Liverpool (2019), and Chelsea (2021).
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- 51% Real Betty
- 12% sao paulo
- 5% cremonese
- 25% Ajax
- 7% Burnley
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