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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.