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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard set of rules games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.