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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.