International Champions Cup 2018: Full list of teams, fixtures & location of pre-season tournament The sixth edition of the International Champions Cup is set to get under way this summer as some of the world's biggest and best clubs collide.
Held in the likes of Asia and the United States, the annual pre-season tournament involving Europe's top clubs taps into the huge fanbases that exist for those teams outside of their local markets.
It has drawn huge crowds in the past; and not only do the clubs involved pocket significant appearance fees, but it also enables them to benefit from the longer-term commercial benefits of engaging with supporters across the globe.
There are still a few months to go, but ahead of the tournament Goal brings you all you need to know about the 2018 International Champions Cup.
Which teams are in the International Champions Cup?
Eighteen of Europe's top clubs will take part in the 2018 edition of the ICC, which will be held at various venues across the United States, Europe and Singapore.The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester giants United and City continue their involvement from previous years, while Benfica, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool join, having not played a part in the 2017 edition.Unlike 2017, no games will be played in China, with Singapore providing hosting duties in Asia, but a number of fixtures will take place across Europe, with the likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain among those scheduled to play.
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