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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives 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, players managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

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 originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.