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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.