Copa Rodrigues Alves

The Copa Rodrigues Alves (English: Rodrigues Alves Cup), was a friendly tournament realized between Brazil and Paraguay, contested in the years of 1922 and 1923. The trophy name is in honor of Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, former Brazilian president.[1]

Copa Rodrigues Alves
Organising body CBD
APF
Founded1922
Folded1923
Number of teams2
Most championships Brazil (2 titles)

The first edition was held after the 1922 South American Championship, based in Brazil,[2] and the second edition was held during the 1923 South American Championship, based in Uruguay.[3]

List of Champions
Year Champion Runners-up
1922 Brazil   Paraguay
1923 Brazil   Paraguay

Matches

1922
Brazil 3–1 Paraguay
Imparatinho
Gambarotta 		Report Fretes
Referee: Francisco Baldo (PAR)

1923
Brazil 3–1 Paraguay
Zezé
Nilo 		Report
Referee: Angelo Minoli (URU)

See also

References
  1. "Copa Rodrigues Alves". RSSSF. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  2. "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1914-1922". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  3. "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1923-1932". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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