The Intertoto Cup, also known as the Mitropa Cup or European Intercity Small Nations'' Cup, was a European football competition played from 1955 to 2008. The cup was awarded to the winner of the tournament.
The trophy of the Intertoto Cup is named after the founder of the competition, Dr. Ottmar Weber, a German sports official. The trophy is made of silver and stands about 50 cm tall, weighing around 10 kg.
In English, the name of the Intertoto Cup trophy is "Dr. Ottmar Weber Trophy". This name has been used since the cup was renamed in 2001 to honor Dr. Weber''s contributions to European football.
Throughout its history, many top European clubs have won the Intertoto Cup, including German giants like Bayern Munich and Hamburg SV, as well as Italian powerhouses such as AC Milan and Inter Milan.
The Intertoto Cup was discontinued in 2008 due to declining interest and financial struggles. However, the legacy of the cup lives on through its trophy, which remains a symbol of European football''s rich history and tradition.