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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from several 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 common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.