I've always enjoyed the idea of the competition, even in the old Intercontinental Cup format, though Ferguson appears to have been the only English manager to demonstrate any enthusiasm, and while South American clubs have embraced it, European attitudes have traditionally been rather sniffy. Anyway, after decades in Japan (bar a brief UAE interlude), the CWC has upped stakes to Morocco, and host invitees Raja Casablanca have stunned FIFA by reaching the final. After defeating Oceania's Auckland City and CONCACAF champs Monterrey, they faced the stiff challenge of Libertadores winners Atletico Miniero, backboned by Ronaldinho, Jo and Gilberto Silva. But the outsiders prevailed 3-1, and become only the second African finalists, following TP Mazembe in 2010. Sadly, no TV coverage seems to be available, but their clash against the all-conquering Bayern (who defeated Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0) looks set to be a cracker!
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