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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.