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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England 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 standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.