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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge. Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. 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 sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created 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 unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society 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 introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.