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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this strike different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.