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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.