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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.