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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.