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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.