first session (of a conference etc)
European crown
How many?
sports team (basketball, soccer, football etc)
Participate? Founded in 1954, the UEFA Champions League is an annual soccer competition sponsored by the Union of European Football Associations, representing the highest level and honor in European club soccer. Today we look at the
First European Championship
How many teams are in it.
The UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup, was founded by UEFA in 1954 and changed to its current name in 1992. 16 teams took part in the inaugural Champions League in the 1955/56 season, and after three rounds of home and away knockout matches, the two winners took part in a one-legged final.