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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.