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1966 FIBA Intercontinental Cup

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1966 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
LeagueFIBA Intercontinental Cup
SportBasketball
Finals championsItaly Ignis Varese
  Runners-upBrazil Corinthians
FIBA Intercontinental Cup seasons

The 1966 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 1st official edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It took place at Real Madrid Pavilion, Madrid, Spain. From the FIBA European Champions Cup participated Real Madrid and Ignis Varese, from the South American Club Championship participated Corinthians, and from the NABL played the Chicago Jamaco Saints.

Participants

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Semi finals

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January 7, Real Madrid Pavilion, Madrid

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid Spain 77–86 Italy Ignis Varese
Corinthians Brazil 69–62 United States Jamaco Saints

3rd place game

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January 8, Real Madrid Pavilion, Madrid

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid Spain 112–96 United States Jamaco Saints

Final

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January 9, Real Madrid Pavilion, Madrid

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Ignis Varese Italy 66–59 Brazil Corinthians
1966 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champions
Italy
Ignis Varese
1st title

Final standings

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Team
Italy Ignis Varese
Brazil Corinthians
Spain Real Madrid
4. United States Jamaco Saints
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