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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.