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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.