A clash of culturesIn its 44 years of existence, the European/South American Cup featured many of the world's top stars and gave fans a fascinating glimpse of two different footballing worlds – and a few fierce contests.
The continental driftThe annual clash between the winners of the European Champion Clubs' Cup and South America's Copa Libertadores was a good barometer of the power struggles between football's most sucessful continents.
Transatlantic stat attackThe European/South American Cup was superceded by the FIFA Club World Cup after the 2004 edition, with the final score over the 43 editions of the competition since 1960 ending 22-21 in Europe's favour.
2004: Porto take trophy to EuropePedro Emanuel struck the winning spot-kick, the 18th of a rollercoaster penalty shoot-out, to ensure FC Porto lifted the 2004 European/South American Cup after a goalless draw with CD Once Caldas in Yokohama.
2003: Boca joy as Milan pay penaltyAC Milan's profligacy from the spot cost them a record fourth European/South American Cup as CA Boca Juniors clinched the trophy for a third time with a shoot-out triumph after the teams had played out a 1-1 draw.
2002: Madrid round off triumphant yearRonaldo and Guti scored as Real Madrid CF lifted the European/South American Cup for a third time with a 2-0 defeat of Club Olimpia to crown what had proved to be a memorable centenary year for the Spanish giants.