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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century 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.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. 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.