Flamengo boss Filipe Luis says a group from South America can win the Fifa Membership World Cup after a formidable begin to the event by golf equipment from Brazil and Argentina.
After Botafogo defeated Champions League winners Paris St-Germain 1-0, fellow Brazilian aspect Flamengo got here from behind to beat Uefa Convention League winners Chelsea 3-1.
There are six groups from South America collaborating within the new 32-team format – Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo and Fluminense from Brazil, whereas Boca Juniors and River Plate are representing Argentina.
All six are unbeaten after 9 matches – with Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo and River Plate topping their respective teams.
No group from Brazil has gained the Membership World Cup since Corinthians beat Chelsea within the closing of the 2012 version.
Since then all of the winners have come from Europe.
In the meantime, no group from Argentina has gained the event because it was based in 2000.
“Initially I am stunned South American groups are unbeaten, as a result of I do know the standard of European soccer,” stated Flamengo boss Luis after masterminding a win over his former membership Chelsea.
“Anyone can win. That is soccer. It would not shock me [if a South American team won it].”
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