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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only 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.