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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

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