The report says the competition would feature three 45-minute matches, with each team playing twice. That shorter format should increase the importance of fast starts, squad rotation and efficient use of limited opportunities.
For managers, the tournament would offer a sharp fitness exercise without the demands of a full-length game. It could also provide younger players with meaningful minutes against opponents from Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League.
The proposed scoring system gives the event a competitive edge:
A missed chance or late concession would therefore affect both the result and the final standings. Penalties would not simply settle a friendly; they would determine how many points each team carries into the final table.
The reported schedule begins with Udinese vs Nottingham Forest, followed by Nottingham Forest against Barcelona. Udinese and Barcelona would then meet in the closing match.
That order gives the final fixture potential significance, particularly if the opening games produce tight margins. With only two matches per club, goal difference and penalty outcomes could shape the title race quickly.
If confirmed, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup will give all three teams an unusual early-season test. Attention will turn next to official confirmation of the schedule, squad plans and whether the tournament becomes a regular fixture on the summer calendar.