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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved 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 Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.