The Latin Cup was an international football tournament for club sides from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Considered to be second in importance only to the Mitropa Cup, the tournament began in 1949, and was played between the league champions of each of the participating countries. Every four years, a ranking would be determined for the countries based on their sides performances in the Latin Cup. The competition was last played for in 1957 following the introduction of the European Cup. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The Mitropa Cup was one of the first major international European football cups for club sides. ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1957 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Champions League Logo The UEFA Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition between Europes most successful clubs, regarded as the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. ...
The LatinCup was an international football tournament for club sides from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Every four years, a ranking would be determined for the countries based on their sides' performances in the LatinCup.
Immediately prior to the introduction of the European Cup, the LatinCup was considered the most important cup for clubs in Europe, the longer-established Mitropa Cup having gone into decline after World War II.
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