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The British people are fond of football, cricket and tennis. They also go in for such sports as golf, hockey, athletics, rugby and rowing. Britain invented and developed many of the sports and games which are now played all over the world. Football is one of them. It is spread all over the country – in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their national teams compete with each other every year. They take part in different competitions. The two best teams play in the Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London. National teams of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland take part in European competitions and other international matches. There are many football clubs all over Britain. But the British are less interested in winter sports like skiing and skating. Can you explain why?

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Football, tennis, cricket are favourite sports of the British.

National teams are very happy to take part in European competitions.

Football was invented and developed in the 15th century.

The national teams compete with each other every month.

The British never go in for such sports as hockey and rowing.

The two best teams take part in the Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London.

Skiing and skating are not popular among the British people.