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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

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

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this standard different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.