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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.