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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Attention growing planned.

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Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.