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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added 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.