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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you 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 in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified strike different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.