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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own 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. Cases wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.