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Champions League: how a tournament founded by a journalist became the world’s premier club competition

The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club competition, brings together the elite of European football every year. From its inception in the 1955/56 season until 1992, it was known as the European Champion Clubs’ Cup. The first rebranding took place in the 1991/92 season: a group stage was introduced, and the famous anthem and emblem were presented. Since the 1992/93 season, the tournament has been operating under its current name. (more…)

By Леонід Максимчук, ago

Could the Super League destroy the Champions League? Real Madrid has filed a claim against UEFA for more than €4.5 billion

Real Madrid is preparing a lawsuit against UEFA for damages amounting to more than four billion euros. According to the Financial Times, the Spanish club estimates the losses caused by the European Football Union’s blocking of the Super League plans in 2021 at €4.5-4.7 billion and intends to recover them Read more…

By Леонід Максимчук, ago