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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first discipline 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 several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.