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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred 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 known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment 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. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament 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 Pele, Yashin and other players.