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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

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

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.