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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.