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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.