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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.