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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.