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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
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 player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Some athletes 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 to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

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 organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.