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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.