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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.