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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you 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 in demand among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.