Toulon Tournament
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The Toulon Tournament is a football
tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams. It has been limited to national teams since 1974.
The tournament is held around the Region-du-Var, with the final being held in Toulon
itself. It is not run under the supervision of UEFA
or an individual national association.
The Toulon Tournament plays two 40-minute halves.
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tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams. It has been limited to national teams since 1974.
The tournament is held around the Region-du-Var, with the final being held in Toulon
Toulon
Toulon is a town in southern France and a large military harbor on the Mediterranean coast, with a major French naval base. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Toulon is the capital of the Var department in the former province of Provence....
itself. It is not run under the supervision of UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
or an individual national association.
The Toulon Tournament plays two 40-minute halves.
Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 |  AnderlechtR.S.C. Anderlecht Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the... |
 Slovan BratislavaŠK Slovan Bratislava ŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953... |
1–0 |
| 1974 | 1-1* | ||
| 1975 | 1–0 | ||
| 1976 | 3–2 | ||
| 1977 | 1–0 | ||
| 1978 | 4–3 | ||
| 1979 | 2–0 | ||
| 1980 | 2–1 | ||
| 1981 | 2–0 | ||
| 1982 | 2–2 | ||
| 1983 | 1–1 | ||
| 1984 | 1–1 | ||
| 1985 | 3–1 | ||
| 1986 | 1–0 | ||
| 1987 | 1–1 | ||
| 1988 | 4–2 | ||
| 1989 | 3–0 | ||
| 1990 | 2–1 | ||
| 1991 | 1–0 | ||
| 1992 1992 Toulon Tournament The 1992 Toulon Tournament was the 20th edition of the Toulon Tournament and began on 24 May and ended on 2 June 1992. England were the defending champions.-Venues:The matches were played in these communes:*Arles*Aubagne*Bormes-les-Mimosas*Brignoles... |
2–1 | ||
| 1993 | 1–0 | ||
| 1994 | 2–0 | ||
| 1995 | 1–0 | ||
| 1996 | 1–1 | ||
| 1997 | 2–1 | ||
| 1998 | 2–0 | ||
| 1999 | 1–1 | ||
| 2000 | 1–1 | ||
| 2001 | 2–1 | ||
| 2002 | 2–0 | ||
| 2003 | 3–1 | ||
| 2004 | 1–0 | ||
| 2005 | 4–1 | ||
| 2006 | 0–0 | ||
| 2007 2007 Toulon Tournament The 2007 Toulon Tournament was the 35th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 31 May to 9 June. It was won by France, after they beat China 3-1 in the final.-Table:-Match summaries:-Table:-Match summaries:... |
3–1 | ||
| 2008 2008 Toulon Tournament The 2008 Toulon Tournament was the 36th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 20 May to 29 May 2008. Tournament finished with the final between Italy and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Italy had the title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Pablo Daniel Osvaldo on 70th... |
1–0 | ||
| 2009 2009 Toulon Tournament The 2009 Toulon Tournament was the 37th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 3 June to 12 June 2009. The tournament concluded with the final between France and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Chile won their first title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Gerson Martínez... |
1–0 | ||
| 2010 2010 Toulon Tournament The 2010 Toulon Tournament was the 38th edition of the Toulon Tournament and began on 18 May and ended on 27 May 2010. Chile were the defending champions.-Venues:The matches were played in these communes:*Aubagne*Hyères*La Seyne*Le Lavandou*Nice*Toulon... |
3–2 | ||
| 2011 2011 Toulon Tournament The 2011 Toulon Tournament was the 39th edition of the Toulon Tournament and took place from 1 June to 10 June. Côte d'Ivoire were the defending champions, but they failed to win a single match and were eliminated in the group stage.... |
1–1 |
Performances by countries
| Team | Titles | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
 France |
11 (1977, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) | 12 (1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2009, 2011) |
 Brazil |
6 (1980, 1981, 1983, 1995, 1996, 2002) | |
 England |
4 (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994) | 2 (1985, 1988) |
 Portugal |
3 (1992, 2001, 2003) | 4 (1994, 1997, 2000, 2005) |
 Colombia |
3 (1999, 2000, 2011) | 1 (2001) |
 Bulgaria |
2 (1976, 1986) | 3 (1977, 1987, 1989) |
 Argentina |
2 (1975, 1998) | 2 (1983, 1999) |
 Hungary |
2 (1974, 1978) | |
 Italy |
1 (2008) | 2 (2002, 2003) |
 Chile |
1 (2009) | 1 (2008) |
 Yugoslavia |
1 (1982) | 1 (1992) |
 Soviet Union |
1 (1979) | 1 (1984) |
 Poland |
1 (1974) | |
| Belgium |
1 (1967) | |
 Côte d'Ivoire |
1 (2010) | |
| 4 (1967, 1981, 1982, 1990) | ||
 Netherlands |
2 (1979, 2006) | |
 China |
1 (2007) | |
 Sweden |
1 (2004) | |
 Denmark |
1 (2010) |
Performances by Confederations
| Confederation | Titles | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
25 (1974, 1976-1979, 1982, 1984-1994, 1997, 2001, 2003-2008) | 33 (1967, 1975-1982, 1984-1998, 2000, 2002-2006, 2009, 2010, 2011) |
| CONMEBOL CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... |
12 (1975, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1995, 1996, 1998-2000, 2002, 2009, 2011) | 4 (1983, 1999, 2001, 2008) |
| CAF Confederation of African Football The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those... |
1 (2010) | |
| AFC Asian Football Confederation The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football in Asia. It has 46 member countries, mostly located on the Asian continent. However, due to the disputed boundary of Europe and Asia, nations such as Russia and Turkey which are located mostly in geographic Asia are... |
1 (2007) |
Meilleur joueur
The Meilleur joueur award is awarded to the player who plays the most outstanding football during the tournament.| Tournament | Meilleur joueur |
|---|---|
| 1987 |  David GinolaDavid Ginola David Karl Ginola is a French former international football player who has also worked as an actor and model.Ginola was born in Gassin, Var... |
| 1988 |  Thomas |
| 1989 |  Kaladjev |
| 1990 | Radim Nečas |
| 1991 | Alan Shearer Alan Shearer Alan Shearer OBE, DL is a retired English footballer. He played as a striker in the top level of English league football for Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and for the England national team... |
| 1992 | Rui Costa Rui Costa Rui Manuel César Costa, OIH is a former Portuguese football player and current Director of Football for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. An attacking midfielder also capable of playing as a deep-seated defensive midfielder, he most recently played for Portuguese club Benfica... |
| 1993 | Maurice |
| 1994 | Genaux |
| 1995 | Vikash Dhorasoo |
| 1996 | Adailton Adaílton Martins Bolzan Adaílton Martins Bolzan, best known as Adaílton is a left footed Brazilian footballer who currently plays as striker for FC Vaslui in Romania.-Career:... |
| 1997 | Thiery Henry |
| 1998 | Juan Riquelme |
| 1999 | Pereyna |
| 2000 | Moreno |
| 2001 | Chara |
| 2002 | Pinga |
| 2003 | Javier Mascherano |
| 2004 | Rio Antonio Mavuba Rio Antonio Mavuba Rio Antonio Zoba Mavuba is a French football player who plays for and captains Lille O.S.C. in the French Ligue 1. He is a defensive midfielder well known for his agility.-Biography:... |
| 2005 | |
| 2006 | Ricardo Faty Ricardo Faty Ricardo Faty is a French Defensive midfielder who currently plays for Aris Thessaloniki.He is the younger brother of Jacques Faty, who plays for French Ligue 1 club FC Sochaux-Montbéliard... |
| 2007 | Kevin Gameiro Kevin Gameiro Kévin Gameiro is a French international footballer who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He plays as a striker whose influence can extend out on the wings and in the hole... |
| 2008 | Sebastian Giovinco Sebastian Giovinco Sebastian Giovinco is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Parma and the Italian national team. Giovinco is an attacking midfielder with noted dribbling skills, play-making skills and he is known for his freekicks.... |
| 2009 | Diego Buonanotte Diego Buonanotte Diego Mario Buonanotte Rende , is an Argentine footballer who plays for Málaga CF, as a attacking midfielder or winger.-River Plate:... |
| 2010 | Serges Déblé |
| 2011 | James Rodriguez |