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     • Formed in 1954, UEFA initially comprised the established football associations of Europe: 25 of the continent's 31 associations attended the inaugural meeting in Basle in 1954.
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   When did UEFA start?

   • Here, we look back at the historic moment in June 1954 which heralded UEFA's birth, and the pioneers behind the new European football body. The 1960s saw huge changes in society and sport, with UEFA striving to keep pace. Over the course of this decade, we matured from infancy into a sturdy ‘youngster’.

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   How did UEFA start European football?

   • The trio worked tirelessly behind the scenes to set the course for a new dawn of European football. In 1953, world football body FIFA opened the door for UEFA’s foundation by giving the green light for the creation of continental football confederations.

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   When did UEFA become a pillar of European football?

   • Both competitions were to become iconic pillars on the European football landscape. UEFA is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. Here, we look back at the historic moment in June 1954 which heralded UEFA's birth, and the pioneers behind the new European football body.

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   What is the European Championship in football?

   • European Championship, in football (soccer), a quadrennial tournament held between the member countries of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It is second in prestige to the World Cup among international football tournaments. Learn more about the European Championship, including its winners.

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   What is the UEFA Champions League?

   • The UEFA Champions League (abbreviated as UCL) is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that is contested by top-division European clubs. The competition begins with a round robin group stage to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final.

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   What does UEFA stand for?

   • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia International governing body for association football in Europe UEFA Union of European Football Associations UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland Abbreviation UEFA Formation 15 June 1954; 70 years ago (1954-06-15) Founded at Basel, Switzerland Type Football organisation Headquarters Nyon, Switzerland

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3. www.uefa.com › about › our-historyOur history - UEFA.com

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   Kicking off with the foundation of UEFA in 1954, we track the defining matches and moments that that have shaped 70 years of European football history – on and off the field.

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     Official UEFA Champions League history. Season-by-season...

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   UEFA grew to more than 50 members by the mid-1990s, as new associations were born out of the fragmentation of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia into their constituent states. UEFA's main headquarters after its foundation were located in Paris, but moved to Bern in 1960.

5. www.uefa.com › news-media › newsThe birth of UEFA

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   Jan 1, 2024 · UEFA is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. Here, we look back at the historic moment in June 1954 which heralded UEFA's birth, and the pioneers behind the new European football body.

6. www.uefa.com › uefachampionsleague › historyHistory | UEFA Champions League

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   Official UEFA Champions League history. Season-by-season guide, extensive all-time stats, plus video highlights of every final to date

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   The UEFA Champions League (abbreviated as UCL) is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that is contested by top-division European clubs.

8. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 3315126/2022/05How the Champions League was created – told by those who did it

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   May 25, 2022 · European football’s governing body UEFA agreed, and the European Cup started in 1955. And for the next 30 years or so, everyone was content with a knockout tournament that turned Real Madrid,...

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   Oct 8, 2024 · European Championship, in football (soccer), a quadrennial tournament held between the member countries of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It is second in prestige to the World Cup among international football tournaments.