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Soccer Facts - Club Competitions
This document outlines key facts about major international club competitions in men's soccer, focusing on the most prominent tournaments from Europe, South America, and North/Central America.
UEFA Champions League (Europe)The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club football competition in Europe and widely regarded as the most competitive club tournament globally. It is organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Fact Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Governing Body | UEFA |
Frequency | Annual |
Current Format | Group stage followed by knockout rounds |
Teams | 32 teams in the group stage |
Eligibility | Top-placed teams from European domestic leagues (number of entries per league varies by ranking) |
Inaugural Season | 1955-56 (as the European Cup) |
Current Holders | [Current UEFA Champions League holder's name] |
CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores (South America)
The CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores is the top club competition in South American football, organized by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL). It is known for its intense atmosphere and passionate fan bases.
Fact Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Governing Body | CONMEBOL |
Frequency | Annual |
Current Format | Knockout stages and group stage followed by knockout rounds |
Teams | 47 teams participate throughout the competition |
Eligibility | Clubs qualify based on performance in their national leagues and cups |
Inaugural Season | 1960 |
Location of Final | Typically a single-leg final at a determined place |
The Concacaf Champions Cup, formerly known as the Concacaf Champions League, is the premier club competition in the North, Central American, and Caribbean region, organized by Concacaf.
Fact Category | Detail |
|---|---|
Governing Body | Concacaf |
Frequency | Annual |
Current Format | Direct knockout tournament with five rounds |
Teams | 27 teams |
Eligibility | Qualification through various regional leagues and cups, including MLS, Liga MX, and Caribbean leagues |
Inaugural Season | 1962 (as the CONCACAF Champions' Cup) |
