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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

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. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to 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 introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.