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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• 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 the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own rules. At first discipline 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 momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard different. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.