The Copa Bridgestone Libertadores de América, known simply as the Copa Libertadores and originally known as the Copa Campeones de América , is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960. It is the most prestigious club competition in South American football and one of the most watched events in the world, broadcast in 135 nations worldwide. The tournament is named in honor of the Libertadores , the main leaders of the South American wars of independence, so a literal translation of its name into English would be the "Bridgestone Liberators of America Cup". read more