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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in England formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.