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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.