The IFAF Europe Champions League was a

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-inspired tournament for European Gridiron teams affiliated to

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. It has been held annually between 2014 and 2016.

History

In 2014, the IFAF Europe Champions League was formed in the same year the

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initiated. The format involved 13 teams from Europe. The Group Stage format borrowed from the

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while the Final Four format came from the

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. After the 2016 season the competition was replaced by the IFAF Northern European Football League 2017. The number of participating teams was reduced to 5, all from Northern Europe.5 Clubs to Participate in 2017 IFAF Europe Champions League
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Champions

Championship Winners

Conference Champions

Teams

References

External links

IFAF Europe Online
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