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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified strike is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.