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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

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

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.