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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.