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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.