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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets 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 used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.