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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.