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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game 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. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England formed the first special club. Roster named "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

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.