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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. 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.