Question: What is the year of the event that occured first, the 1998 Intercontinental Cup was played, or Raul Blanco was born?
Sentence (from "1998 Intercontinental Cup"): The 1998 Intercontinental Cup was a football match played on 1 December 1998 between Real Madrid, winners of the 1997–98 UEFA Champions League, and Vasco da Gama, winners of the 1998 Copa Libertadores.
Relevant evidence: Yes