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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Attention growing constantly.<br><br>Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.<br><br>Development of game<br><br>Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:<br>•	Asian countries;<br>•	Sparta;<br>•	Ancient Rome.<br>Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.<br><br>Severe discipline<br><br>Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:<br>1.	2 squads.<br>2.	25 athletes each.<br>3.	15 offensive players.<br>4.	Permission to fight.<br>Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.<br>The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a common regulations.<br>First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England there was 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 games.<br><br>Phased improvement <br><br>Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. <br>Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.<br>1891 - year appearances in  discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.<br>Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.<br>Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.<br><br>Football in other countries of the world<br><br>Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.<br>Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:<br>•	hat or top hat;<br>•	shoes;<br>•	elongated stockings;<br>•	pants.<br><br>Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939. <br>First international tournament took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.<br>Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.