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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of people watch games of idols. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 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 specified standard is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.