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

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special 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.

Modern outline

Over time the game 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 world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results 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 only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.