The Forgotten Cup

Uncover the forgotten origins of the Champions League in this gripping history of the Mitropa Cup.

The Forgotten Cup tells the story of the Mitropa Cup, the inter-war equivalent of today's Champions League. Journey back to a time when European football was dominated by Italian and Danubian teams, and discover the forgotten stars who shaped the sport. Explore the colorful history of this prestigious tournament, set against the backdrop of a politically heated era.

Meet the icons of a sport just turning professional: Matthias Sindelar, Karel Pešek 'Kád'a, Giuseppe Meazza, György Sárosi, and Josef Bican. Learn how the frictions of the time reverberated on the pitch, creating a unique and passionate atmosphere. Relive the lost age of European football and understand the roots of today's Champions League. For football enthusiasts and history buffs.