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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified strike is. Now take 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. In society began arise rumors. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.