Flamengo experiences a moment of intense happiness. After winning the Copa Libertadores then, a few days later, the Brazilian championship, the legendary club is ready to challenge PSG in the final of the Intercontinental Cup, this Wednesday, December 17. Former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea midfielder, Spaniard Saul Niguez, 31, is aware of the difficulty but is counting on his team’s euphoria to overthrow the European champions.
You have already won the Intercontinental Cup in 2021 with Chelsea. What do you remember about it?
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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