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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English created their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.