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Soccer is the most popular kind of sport. the goal of the game to score with the ball into the gates of  competitors, using in this case  all limbs except the arms.  the win  goes to the athletes scores more goals . Football was recognized as a professional sport in 1863 . England is considered the birthplace of football .  Soccer History  Ball games used in ancient Greece, Rome, and China. tournaments  were amusement and entertainment. in the 20th century the game became a student pastime.  There were no general rules.  Somewhere it was strictly forbidden to touch the ball with your hands . In a number of states, on the contrary, it was possible to transfer by hand . In 1846 passed  first soccer competition .  In the UK  several universities have agreed to play together. Players  selected arbitrators and  came up with general requirements. In 1857  created the first national football team. 20 years  athletes from all over the world have created modern football.  Only in 1971  approved the regulations, the size of the goal and the structure of the ball were approved .  At the same time  the FA Cup was organized. In 1891  new provisions appeared. The term "Penalty" appeared . It was used by  as a penalty for breaking the game rules .  popularization of football  Football became really popular  in 1880.  The association includes more than 100 clubs. If in the beginning it was an entertaining game ,  since 1981 there have been rumors that the players are getting money.  Society did not want to accept money games. For players  on salary  banned from representing the country in national competitions , and  club,  seen paying money,  removed from association.  In 1885 players  allowed  to receive money for sports achievements .  at the same time the world's first football league appeared , calling its players professional workers . How football became a famous sport  Football became really popular  in 1880.  The association includes more than 100 clubs. If in the beginning it was an entertaining game , but in the 80s, players started to get paid . The international community reacted negatively to monetary relations .  For footballers on salary  banned from representing the country in national competitions , and  club, breaking the rule , expelled from association .  In 1885  athletes  allowed  play for a reward. In the same year  created a soccer league,  its members became footballers.  In 1872 passed  international  football  tournament has ended. In it  competed players  from England and Scotland. In 1904 the football association  called a convention in France.  Members of the Association  decided  change the structure of the association. So, it appeared  popular company Fifa. Initially,  the national games were called the Olympic Games.  When Fifa appeared,  international tournaments began to be called the World Cup. This is how the famous UEFA EURO games were born .  The team from Uruguay was the winner.  The tournament takes place every 2 years. In 2020 due to the global pandemic  the game has been canceled for the first time.