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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you 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 many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.