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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard 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 athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.