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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

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

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

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 first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.