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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.