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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.