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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.