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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.