5 things fans may not know about the 2019 International Champions Cup tournament

Like every year, the top European clubs will compete for 2019 International Champions Cup and below are the things to know in this year's friendly tournament.
- Manchester United's 2019 summer tour schedule: Awaiting for big clash vs Serie A giant
- Real Madrid’s summer tour schedule 2019 (July 21th – July 31th)
- Barcelona's summer Asian tour schedule 2019 (July 24th - July 27th)
- Manchester City's summer Asian tour schedule 2019 (July 17th - July 27th)
6 team co-hosts
This year's ICC matches will take place on 16 stadiums in 6 countries including China, America, Wales, England, Singapore and Sweden.
11 European clubs join and Chivas
This year's tournament continues to bring together the top European teams including AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham.
In addition, the Mexican team - Chivas is the only non-European club to attend.
Tottenham defending the championship
In the tournament that took place last year, Tottenham were the team that won the championship by winning 2 and drawing 1. The goal difference of +7 helps them beat Dortmund and Inter Milan to win the championship.
Chivas opened the tournament
The competition between representatives of Mexico and Fiorentina on July 16th will be the opening match of this year's tournament.
Women's teams also participated
This year, 3 European clubs and 1 American club will quickly compete in the ICC 2019 tournament.
Participating women's teams include Atletico Madrid, Man City, Lyon and North Carolina Courage.