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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified 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 teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.