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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result 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 quickly adopted a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.