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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.