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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.