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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included 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.