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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations 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 association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.