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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.