Otro torneo ha sucumbido ante la crisis del Coronavirus. En este caso un evento de carácter amistoso, pero que cada verano venía cobrando más fuerza y reuniendo a los mejores equipos del planeta, la International Champions Cup organizada por el grupo Relevent Sports.
Así lo ha anunciado la organización del torneo a través de su cuenta de Twitter, en la queaduce la incompatibilidad de disputar sus partidos con el hecho de que, probablemente, los diferentes campeonatos nacionales utilizarán las fechas de verano para terminar sus competiciones.
Uno de los partidos estrella de la ICC de este año podía ser un nuevo Clásico en tierras estadounidenses (el primero fue en Miami en 2017) entre Real Madrid en Barcelona. El partido aún no estaba confirmado pero sí se habían comenzado las negociaciones y el escenario iba a ser Las Vegas.
Ya en febrero, cuando el azote del coronavirus se disparó en China, obligó a Relevent Sports a cancelar la parte del torneo que se iba a jugar en Singapur. Ahora llega la confirmación de la cancelación de toda la competición, justo en el peor momento de la crisis en Estados Unidos, con Nueva York como gran foco de la infección en el país norteamericano.
"La salud de jugadores, técnicos, aficionados y todos los que están involucrados es siempre lo primero. La falta de claridad sobre hasta cuándo será necesaria la distancia social, sobre cuándo se levantarán las restricciones y sobre el calendario internacional del fútbol, con la posibilidad de que las ligas europeas se jueguen en agosto, significa que disputar la International Champions Cup este verano es inviable", asegura el comunicado, que cita ya a aficionados y equipos para el evento del próximo año: "Esperamos traer volver a traer los clubes más incónicos y los mejores partidos a Estados Unidos y Asia de nuevo en 2021".
Esta cancelación supone un nuevo revés económico para Madrid y Barça ya que implica que dejen de percibir más de 15 millones de euros, según las estimaciones de la entidad. Ambos se encuentran en el selecto grupo que cobra el mayor caché en la ICC (junto al Manchester United y Bayern, y se les quiere unir el Liverpool) con 3M€ netos por amistoso, más bonus en función de la entidad del rival. Una cifra que se multiplicó por tres en el Clásico de Miami (9M€) y que se había puesto como base para negociar la minuta para cada club en el Clásico de Las Vegas....
En cambio sí se mantiene, al menos por el momento, la disputa del torneo femenino y el de promesas, así como otros programas de Relevent Sports en Norteamérica.
[(Valencia CF) Strength]: 1. Valencia CF haven't grabbed their first league win in the new season so far. The team are eager to secure a victory as soon as possible to boost morale and demonstrate strong determination.2. Valencia CF grabbed 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 9 home games, with an unbeaten rate up to 88.89%, showing good form at home.3. Valencia CF kept unbeaten in the last 3 e...
[(Hertha BSC Berlin) Strength]: 1. Hertha BSC Berlin are undoubtedly motivated to secure their first win of the season in this home game.2. Hertha BSC Berlin boast outstanding home strength, as their last home loss was in early March.[(Hertha BSC Berlin) Weakness]: 1. Hertha BSC Berlin drew 0-0 with SV Darmstadt 98 in the last away game. They failed to win in the last 4 competitive games in regula...
[(PAOK FC) Strength]: 1. PAOK FC lost in the first leg and failed to gain the upper hand in advancing. They will surely go all out in this game and strive to turn the situation around.2. PAOK FC recently won 1-0 at home against AEL Larisa in the Greece Super League 1, securing their first league victory.3. PAOK FC lost 0-1 away to NK Rijeka in the first leg. The team have a ball possession of 48% ...
[(KuPS) Strength]: 1. KuPS suffered a defeat in the first leg of the tie and missed the opportunity to gain an early advantage in the qualification race. They are certain to give their all in this game as they strive to secure progression to the next round.2. KuPS defeated Jaro 3-1 on away field in the last Veikkausliiga game. They won 6 of the last 7 games among all events with good performances....
[(Elche CF) Strength]: 1. Elche CF signed striker Rafael Mir on loan from Sevilla FC in the middle of the month. In his debut in the last game, he helped the team score a goal and his performance was commendable.2. Elche CF drew 1-1 with strong Atletico Madrid in their last away game. The first two matches of the new season both ended in draws, but considering that the opponents were all strong, s...
[(RC Lens) Strength]: 1. RC Lens have recorded 1 win and 1 loss in the current league season, scoring 2 goals and conceding 2 across two games, placing them 10th in the league table. The team will play at home in this fixture with strong determination.2. RC Lens' veteran center-back Jonathan Gradit has delivered a solid performance in the opening league games, anchoring the defense with crucial in...
[(Union de Santa Fe) Strength]: 1. In this match, both teams will strive for victory to advance to the quarter-final of the tournament. There is no doubt about their fighting spirit.2. In the most recent domestic league match, Estigarribia performed outstandingly, scoring the equalizing goal and helping his team draw with CA Huracan.3. Union de Santa Fe drew 1-1 with Atletico Rafaela in their last...
[(FC Groningen) Strength]: 1. Brynjolfur Willumsson scored 3 goals for FC Groningen in the new Eredivisie season. He is currently the top scorer in the team.2. Stije Resink provided 2 assists for FC Groningen in the new Eredivisie season, making him the team's top assist provider so far.3. FC Groningen kept unbeaten in the last two Eredivisie encounters with 1 win and 1 draw, being at a mental adv...
[(FC Oss) Strength]: 1. Mart Remans scored a goal in the last game, and his performance is still worthy of praise.2. FC Oss have performed well at home recently, winning 4-0. The team's recent home performance is still acceptable.[(FC Oss) Weakness]: 1. FC Oss lost 2-5 to FC Den Bosch in the last game and suffered two consecutive defeats, with poor form.2. FC Oss have performed poorly in defense, ...
Go to the Live Scores page.[(Hamburger) Strength]: 1. After returning to the Bundesliga following a seven-year absence, Hamburger secured their first point back with a 0-0 away draw against Borussia Monchengladbach in the opening round of the new season. Now, as they return to their home ground to face local rivals St. Pauli, the team are highly motivated and aim to secure their first victory of t...
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