Benfica na Peace Cup 2011

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Since 2003, the Peace Cup is being held every two years, the Sunmoon Peace Football Foundation invites football clubs from various nations. South Korea's Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma participates in every tournament as both the club and foundation are sponsored by the same organization, the Unification Church.

From 2003 to 2007, the Peace Cup was played between eight clubs, divided into two groups of four teams. The winner of each group qualified for the final, which was played in a single match. 2009 Peace Cup Andalucia was held in Spain, and 12 teams participated in the competition.

It was announced that the 2011 tournament is probably to be held in London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow, despite the interest from Madrid, Bilbao, and Buenos Aires. It was also confirmed that only eight teams will compete from 2011 competition. Among those teams are the presence of the giants portuguese Benfica, the holders Aston Villa and Seongnam. [6]

 

 

http://sports.khan.co.kr/news/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=200907311633404&sec_id=520101|title=2011년 피스컵 영국에서 열린다{{ko icon}}|publisher=Sports Khan|date=2009-07-31|accessdate=2009-08-02