The Marlboro Cup was a

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tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the

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.December 14, 1989 New York Times
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brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams.

List of champions

Men's Tournament

External links

Marlboro Cups (USA) 1987–1990

References

{{International soccer friendly tournaments in the United States International association football competitions hosted by the United States Defunct international association football competitions in North America American soccer friendly trophies