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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. 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 class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place 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 high class stars.