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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own rules. 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. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They 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. In the world started playing high class stars.