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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.