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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.