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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single set of rules games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.