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THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF THE EUROPEAN CUP

MIKE MILES REFLECTS ON 70 YEARS OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALL, S PREMIER CLUB COMPETITION…

Repeat show: Real Madrid savour retaining the European Cup in 1957

THE Marriott Ambassador Hotel in Paris describes itself on its website as offering “4-star sophistication and an unparalleled location”.
However, it doesn’t mention it being the setting for pivotal moments in the histories of both rugby union and association football.
On April 3 and 4, 1955, it hosted a meeting between key journalists from the French sports newspaper L’Equipe and representatives fro...

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