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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people follow games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English created their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.