 In most of Europe, the Copa Rio did not have the same prestige, as many clubs declined participation in favor of other prestigious tournaments such as the Latin Cup.The Italian press regarded the competition as an "impressive project" that "was greeted so enthusiastically by FIFA officials Stanley Rous and Jules Rimet to the extent of almost giving it an official FIFA stamp," and as a competition that inspired the creation of the European Champions Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.In describing Juventus's acceptance to participate in the 1951 tournament, the Italian press stated that "an Italian club could not be missing in such an important and worldwide-reaching event".