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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.