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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.