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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.