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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.