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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.