New Format
The competition has evolved since its inception in 1997, running as an eight-team tournament until the 2005 event in Turkey after which the format was changed to a two-legged contest between two continental all-star U18 teams. The new-look UEFA-CAF Meridian Cup also involves an educational component consisting of joint training sessions and meetings of coaches from Europe and Africa. The 2007 event took place in Barcelona, Spain and was hosted on the premises of FC Barcelona.
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