The 1963 64 European Cup Winners' Cup was won by Sporting Clube de Portugal of Portugal, who defeated MTK Budapest of Hungary in the final.

In the 1960s, Sporting achieved continental success, winning the 1963 64 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, defeating MTK Budapest of Hungary in the final. It was the only time a Portuguese team side won a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup title.

Ronaldo, Pepe included in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein, Iceland.

Messi will likely play with the Argentine national team during the 2024 Copa America tournament and other 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Messi's preseason begins with an international tour that features a match against rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia in early February.