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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.