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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.