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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. 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 Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives 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 create a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.