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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 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 specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.