 The indifference of British clubs expressed in the 1970s towards the Intercontinental Cup may suggest an explanation for Tottenham, Newcastle and Hibernian's non-participation in the Copa Rio for similar reasons.Tottenham may have also been facing financial difficulties, as the club cancelled a trip to Argentina in 1951 as well.Some clubs accepted the invitation to participant but were not able to do so, while others requested invitations and were denied.