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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game 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 during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.