The 1953 Small Club World Cup (2nd tournament) was the third edition of the Small Club World Cup, a tournament held in Venezuela between 1952 and 1957, in certain years between 1963 and 1970, and in 1975. It was played by four participants, half from Europe and half from South America in double round robin format and featured stars like László Kubala, goalkeeper Antoni Ramallets, Estanislau Basora for Barcelona, goalkeeper Gilmar, Baltazar for Corinthians, Egisto Pandolfini and Carlo Galli for Roma. This was the 2nd tournament played in the same year; none was held in the next calendar year.
Corinthians entered to the competition (as champion of 1952 Campeonato Paulista), after Vasco da Gama (1952 Campeonato Carioca champion) declined the invitation.Na Venezuela, Corinthians retorna a terra de "Primer título mundial" by Diego García on Terra, 15 Feb 2012 FC Barcelona striker László Kubala was the topscorer of the competition, along with Brazilian midfielder Luizinho, with 5 goals each.
Participants Team Qualification Corinthians 1952 Campeonato Paulista champion Barcelona 1952–53 La Liga champion Roma 1952–53 Serie A, 6th. Selección Caracas Host team Notes
Matches
Final standings Team Pequeña Copa del Mundo 1953 2nd Tournament - RSSSFJornal "O Expresso" - AlambradoPequena Copa do Mundo de Clubes 1953 - Campeões do FutebolPtsPWDLGFGAGD 12 66001248 56213910-1 462041013-3 36114913-4
Topscorers Rank Player Team Goals László Kubala Barcelona Luizinho Corinthians Máximo Mosquera Selección Caracas Carlo Galli Roma Moreno Barcelona
Winners
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