The Ibrox International Challenge Trophy was a short-lived preseason
football
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tournament held at
Ibrox Park
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O ...
in 1994 and 1995 and contested by teams from
Europe
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, including the hosts
Rangers of
Scotland
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.
Results
1994
Newcastle United
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beat Manchester United
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6–5 on penalties.''
1995
See also
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Tennent Caledonian Cup
The Tennent Caledonian Cup (sponsored by Tennent Caledonian Breweries) was a short-lived preseason football tournament held at Ibrox Park from 1976 to 1979 and contested by teams from England and Scotland.
Results
1976
''Southampton beat Man ...
References
External links
Defunct international club association football competitions in Europe
International sports competitions in Glasgow
Scottish football friendly trophies
Defunct football cup competitions in Scotland
Rangers F.C.
1994–95 in Scottish football
1995–96 in Scottish football
Football in Glasgow
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