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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a common regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.