UEFA Cup originated in 1971. Competitions won high demand among fans. In terms of prestige specified tournament does not reach the Champions League. But spectators enough. Matches tournaments constantly considered bookmakers. If desired fans may bet on matches of UEFA Cup with gambling brand.Tournament EmergesIn the middle of the last century created the Fairs Tournament. Matches held for nearly 20 years. Ideas about the championship attribute to three football functionaries:• Stanley Rose;• Ottorino Barrasi;• Ernst Thommen.Base consisted single principle. Play in the tournament could exclusively players from one club per city. Thus a couple of teams from Berlin to fight for the title of the best could.Starting Championship took place 3 years. Games on during fairs. Leadership according to the results deserved by the team of Barcelona.Next stage carried out by a similar principle. Participate had the opportunity clubs from localities where there were fairs. But there were differences without differences. Organizers allowed compete professionals. Tournament started to be held every year. Increased number teams.Championship won great importance. As a result The Union of European Football Associations began to hold games under its own auspices.First yearsIn 1971 the main prize was the London club. Championship changed name. Relations to fairs was no more. In the early years leadership taken by players from northern Europe:• Belgium;• the Netherlands;• Sweden;• Germany;• Great Britain.Later situation changed. The UEFA Championship became a battlefield for players from southern Europe. Twice first place win Real Madrid. Since 1989 8 times leadership went to Italians.Main awardThe main prize was the silver bowl. Weight of the trophy 15 kg. Made bowl in Spain. Designers didn't put handles. This improved the appearance of the trophy.Award passes to the winner. Formerly award could be given forever upon fulfillment of any of the requirements. Norms was 3:1. Roster won three draws in a row.2. Football players won 5 wins per cycle.3. Each cycle starts after of the last issuance of the trophy for perpetual storage.Before the rule change theseconditions managed to fulfill only players of the Spanish club Sevilla.At the beginning of the last decade, the association requirements changed. After norms changed. Now champion takes replica of cup. Main trophy located by the organizers.