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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from different 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 optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England formed the first specialized 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 games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. 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 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment 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 to arise rumors. Some players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.