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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time 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 evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.