The Copa Rio was called the "World Tournament of Champions" or "World Club Championship" by the Brazilian press at the time, the Copa Rio was an international football club tournament played for two consecutive years in Brazil. In August 2014, the 1951 championship was recognized as a world championship by FIFA. This year's winner was Palmeiras.Is Palmeiras in the World Cup? How was the 1951 Copa Rio?
The Copa Rio was called the "World Tournament of Champions" or "World Club Championship" by the Brazilian press at the time, the Copa Rio was an international football club tournament played for two consecutive years in Brazil. In August 2014, the 1951 championship was recognized as a world championship by FIFA. This year's winner was Palmeiras.