+The **European Cup** was a prestigious annual [football](/wiki/Football) competition for top European clubs, first contested in 1955. It crowned the continent's champion until 1992, when it was rebranded as the [Champions League](/wiki/Champions_League).
+## See also
+- [Champions League](/wiki/Champions_League)
+- [UEFA](/wiki/UEFA)
+- [Club Football](/wiki/Club_Football)