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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. 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 supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.