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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• 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 England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.