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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Some athletes 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 athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.