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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society 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 added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

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

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament 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 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.