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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. 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. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms 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.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.