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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own 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 standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.