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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline 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. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.