Amateurs and professionals.For the first time to organize the most important event in World Cup football tournament was in the Olympic Games. Football emerged as a demonstration sport at the Games in 1896, and for the Olympic discipline has been recognized twelve years later. With the exception of the Games in 1932, in Los Angeles, was present at the football game of all games so far. Between 90. Twentieth century allowed for the participation of professionals, professional African continent has delivered two gold: Nigeria and Cameroon. For most of its history of Olympic football was represented by amateurs. The teams from Eastern Europe dominated the Olympic Games after World War II. When professionals were allowed in the other Olympic disciplines, it also covered the football. At the Games in 1992, played in the professional representation of less than 23 years. In 1996, this provision was extended, allowing each team to leave three professionals over 33 years. It is interesting to note the great stars of professional football career began at the games, such as Michel Platini and Mexican star Hugo Sanchez. In the final games in 1996, Nigeria won unexpectedly.