The European Cup, rebranded as the Champions League in 1992, was initiated by UEFA, with participating clubs initially selected by French newspaper L'Equipe.
The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup began in 1955 for promoting trade and evolved into a competition where teams qualified based on league positions after 1964.
The now-defunct European Cup Winners' Cup launched in 1960, showcasing the rise of club competitions and their importance in European football history.
During its first decade, clubs like Valencia and Barcelona emerged as significant winners, especially in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, highlighting early competitive spirits.
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