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Soccer is the most popular kind of sport. the main rule hit the ball into the gates of  opponents,  using  any part of the body  except the arms. Victory  goes to the athletes  who made more throws. Football was recognized as a professional sport in 1863 .  The game originated in the UK.  Soccer History  Ball games appeared in  BC. tournaments were purely for entertainment . in the 20th century the game became a student pastime. There were no unified rules.  Somewhere  do not handle the ball. In a number of states, on the contrary, it was possible to transfer by hand . In 1846  organized first soccer competition . In England  several universities have agreed to play together.  Athletes  appointed a jury  and established uniform rules . In 1857  created the first national football team. 20 years  athletes from all over the world have created modern football. Only  in 1971 the rules were finally formed , the size of the goal and the structure of the ball were approved . In the same year  the first football matches in the framework of the FA Cup took place . In 1891  new provisions appeared.  Penalty rule was approved.  The throw was appointed as a penalty for breaking the game rules .  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 ,  since 1981 there have been rumors that the players are getting money. The international community reacted negatively to monetary relations .  For athletes  on salary  were not allowed to represent the country at major matches, and  club, breaking the rule , expelled from association .  In 1885  athletes  allowed  play for a reward. In the same year  created a soccer league, calling its players professional workers . How football became a famous sport  Football became really popular  in 1880. The number of cubes within the football association has reached 100 pieces . If in the beginning it was an entertaining game , but in the 80s, players started to get paid .  Society did not want to accept money games.  For footballers  those receiving money banned from representing the country in national competitions , and  club, breaking the rule , expelled from association .  In 1885  athletes  allowed to receive money for sports achievements .  at the same time  created a soccer league,  its members became footballers.  In 1872  ended  international  football match  has ended. In  game  took part  athletes from England and Scotland. In 1904 the football association held a meeting in Paris . Members  made a decision  to reorganize the organization .  So they created the famous Fifa . Initially, international meetings  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 . Uruguay is the first to win the Fifa Cup .  The tournament takes place every 2 years. In 2020  Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the competition has been rescheduled for the next year .