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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. 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

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline 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 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.