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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English made own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.
First standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.