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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.