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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.