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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. 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 was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.