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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made 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 acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements 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 football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.