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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many 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 growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.