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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.