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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.<br><br>Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell development of football.<br><br>Development of discipline<br><br>Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:<br>•	Ancient China;<br>•	Sparta;<br>•	on the Apennines.<br>Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.<br><br>First rules<br><br>Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:<br>1.	2 squads.<br>2.	25 athletes each.<br>3.	15 forwards.<br>4.	Right to fight.<br>Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.<br>The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.<br>Starting unification turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.<br>After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard code of rules of football.<br><br>Phased improvement <br><br>Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. <br>Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.<br>1891 - year appearances in  discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.<br>Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.<br>Began sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against 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 accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.<br>Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:<br>•	hat or top hat;<br>•	shoes;<br>•	long stockings;<br>•	pants.<br><br>Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939. <br>First international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.<br>Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.