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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.