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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.