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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created 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 not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.