Is there a Europa League in 2019?
2019–20 UEFA Europa League. The UEFA Europa League (abbreviated as UEL) is an annual football club competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions.
Can a club keep a replica of the Europa League Trophy?
Before the competition was renamed the UEFA Europa League in the 2009–10 season, the UEFA regulations stated that a club could keep the original trophy for a year before returning it to UEFA. After its return, the club could keep a four-fifths scale replica of the original trophy.
When was the Champions League rebranded as the Europa League?
In 2009–10 season, the competition was rebranded as the UEFA Europa League in a bid to increase the competition’s profile.
How do clubs qualify for the Europa League?
Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions. It is the second-tier competition of European club football, ranking below the UEFA Champions League.