Eintracht Frankfurt won the competition, defeating Rangers 5-4 on penalties. First season with three major European club competitions. Reduced group stage from 48 to 32 teams. Abolished away goals rule in all UEFA competitions
Real Madrid won the competition, defeating Valencia in the final. UEFA expanded to include up to four top European national teams. Competition featured two group stages with 32 teams each. Final was played at Stade de France in Paris
First tournament held in 1960-61 as European Cup Winners' Cup. Competition ran for 39 seasons until 1998-99. 32 teams participated in four knockout rounds. Winners played European Cup/Champions League winners in Super Cup
The Big Five are the five leading European football markets. As of 2024, they dominate both men's and women's football leagues. The Premier League generates billions annually and has a worldwide audience
Spezia leads with sleek inverted monochrome kits featuring city-themed collar. Lazio's kits showcase intricate details like crest embossing and Italian tricolore. Fiorentina's kits feature lilies symbolizing Florence's identity. Ajax's kits combine traditional home with modern turquoise away design. Venezia's kits feature unique design elements like stacked crest and gondolier tribute
Ranking based on votes from 18 experts worldwide. No. 1 votes worth 50 points, No. 50 votes worth 1 point. Seven players ranked No. 1 on multiple votes