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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.