UEFA Championship originated in 1971. Competitions became big demand among fans. In terms of prestige this tournament does not reach the Champions League. But fans enough. Meetings champions constantly reviewed bookmakers. If so desired fans able to bet on games of UEFA Cup with betting company.Championship EmergesIn 1955 created the Fairs Tournament. Matches has been for nearly 20 years. Thoughts about the championship attribute to three people:• Stanley Rose;• Ottorino Barrasi;• Ernst Thommen.Base consisted single principle. Play in the championship could only players from one club per city. That is two teams from Berlin to fight for the title could.Starting Championship took place 36 months. Matches on during fairs. Leadership according to the results won by the team of the capital of Catalonia.Second tournament carried out by a similar rule. Participate had the opportunity compositions from cities where there were fairs. But there were differences without differences. Organizers allowed to play professionals. Cup started to be held every year. Increased number participants.Championship won great importance. According to the results The Union of European Football Associations began to hold games under its own auspices.First yearsIn 1971 the main prize was the UK team. Tournament changed name. Connections to fairs was no more. For the first time championship taken by players from European north:• Belgium;• the Netherlands;• Sweden;• Germany;• Great Britain.Later situation changed. The UEFA Cup became a a place of confrontation for southern teams. Twice first place hold Real Madrid. Since the end of 1980s 8 times first place went to Italians.TrophyThe main prize was the silver bowl. Weight of the trophy 15 kg. Made bowl in Spain. Designers didn't put handles. Such a decision increased the attractiveness of the trophy.Prize transferred. In previous years award given to the team forever upon observance of any of the requirements. Norms was 3:1. Club won three draws in a row.2. Players won 5 wins within one cycle.3. Each cycle starts from the moment of the last transfer of the cup for permanent placement.Before the rule change theserequirements were to fulfill exclusively mingianos.At the 2010, the association rules replaced. From that time norms changed. Now champion receives copy of cup. Main prize stored by the organizers.