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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy 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

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.