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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention rising planned.<br><br>Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell development of football.<br><br>Development of discipline<br><br>Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:<br>•	Asian countries;<br>•	Ancient Greece;<br>•	Ancient Rome.<br>Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.<br><br>First rules<br><br>Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:<br>1.	2 teams.<br>2.	25 athletes each.<br>3.	15 offensive players.<br>4.	Permission to fistfights.<br>English created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.<br>The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a common regulations.<br>First unification turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.<br>After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set of rules of football.<br><br>Modern outline <br><br>Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate. <br>Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.<br>1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.<br>Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.<br>Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.<br><br>Football in other countries of the world<br><br>Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.<br>Unified requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:<br>•	hat or top hat;<br>•	boots;<br>•	elongated stockings;<br>•	pants.<br><br>Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939. <br>Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.<br>Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.