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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.