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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.