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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow games of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.