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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people watch games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline 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 inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.